© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
5 Pounds - Charles III Little John; Silver Proof
2024 year| Silver (.999) | 62.86 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.86 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#431302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of Little John in a forest , legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LITTLE JOHN · MYTHS AND LEGENDS · 2024
JC
Designer: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The third coin in the Robin Hood trio of Myths and Legends. Issue limit: 506.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles III (Little John; Silver Proof) 5 Pound coin is that it features a unique portrait of King Charles III, designed by sculptor and coin designer, John Bergdahl. The portrait is inspired by the King's nickname, "Little John," and depicts him with a friendly and approachable expression, which is unusual for a coin. This design choice was made to reflect the King's reputation for being down-to-earth and personable, and to make the coin more relatable and accessible to the public.
