© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
5 Pounds - Charles III Life and legacy of the Queen
2022 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 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 | 2022 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#341944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Two portraits of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one in her younger years and the other in later life, with crown above and royal cypher below, all within inner circle with legend above and dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH REGINA
EIIR
1926 - 2022
Translation: Queen Elizabeth
Designer: John Bergdahl
Edge
Milled
Comment
One of the first coins to be issued under the reign of King Charles III, released on Monday October 3rd 2022 at 9am to commemorate the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II. Due to the unprecedented demand for the coin the mintage was unlimited until 31st December 2022. Issued individually (120,002 sales as 26/10/2023), in a coin and stamp cover (Issue Limit: 20,000; sales 3,192) and in BU tubes (sales 41,537)© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Charles III (Life and legacy of the Queen) 2022 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design, which was created by sculptor and designer, David Rank-Broadley. The design depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, with the inscription "ELIZABETH II • DEI GRATIA • REGINA • F.D." (Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith) around the edge. This design was specifically created to commemorate the Queen's legacy and life, and it is only featured on this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 164731 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Charles III (Life and legacy of the Queen) 2022 coin.
