© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III King Charles' 75th Birthday; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#351608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Central royal cypher accompanied by the number 75, all within oak leaves and delphiniums, lettering above and dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III
CR III
75
DT
1948 | 2023
Designer: Dan Thorne
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering.
Lettering: · RESTORING HARMONY WITH NATURE
Comment
The coin was issued as part of the Annual Commemorative Gold Proof set for 2023 (issue limit: 150) as well as individually (issue limit: 200) and in a coin & stamp cover (issue limit: 75). The coin was also struck in bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 435© The Royal Mint, 2023
Prior to his accession to the throne, King Charles III was the United Kingdom’s longest-serving heir apparent in history. During that time, His Majesty campaigned tirelessly for many years to raise awareness of environmental issues, whilst the charity he founded in 1976, The Prince’s Trust, strives to create better opportunities for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. As an ardent advocate for sustainability and creating a better world for future generations, these matters are undoubtedly close to The King’s heart and fittingly serve as the basis of the 75th birthday £5 design.
Created by Dan Thorne, a product designer at The Royal Mint, the King Charles III 75th birthday coin was personally approved by The King. A numismatic tribute to His Majesty, the artwork for this £5 coin combines traditional heraldic imagery with subtle references to his aforementioned passions. The design features The King’s heraldic badge accompanied by the number 75 to mark his milestone birthday, all framed within oak leaves and delphiniums. The oak leaves represent strength, morale, resistance and knowledge, whilst his favourite garden flowers – delphiniums – reflect his love of nature.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by sculptor and designer, David Rowlands, which depicts a portrait of King Charles III, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, to commemorate his 75th birthday. The design is particularly notable for its detailed craftsmanship and the use of gold to create a sense of luxury and regality.
