© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
5 Pounds - Charles III Life and legacy of the Queen; Platinum Piedfort
2022 year| Platinum (.9995) | 94.2 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 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 94.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342845 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: • ELIZABETH II • DEVOTED TO YOUR SERVICE
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. Individual sales 66, sales in tubes 22.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it is a platinum piedfort, which means it is a special edition coin that is struck multiple times to create a thicker and more detailed design than a standard coin. This process makes the coin more valuable and collectible.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 88 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Platinum Piedfort) 2022 coin.
