© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III King Charles' 75th Birthday; Silver Piedfort
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 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 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#351609 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 Silver Commemorative Piedfort Proof set for 2023 (issue limit: 400) as well as individually (issue limit: 1,000). The coin was also struck in bimetallic copper-nickel & nickel brass, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 1,410© 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 this coin is that it is a piedfort, which means it is a special edition coin that is struck multiple times to create a thicker and heavier coin than usual. This coin, in particular, is made of .925 silver and weighs 56.56 grams, making it a unique and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
