5 Pounds - Charles III (Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia; Silver Proof) 2023 front 5 Pounds - Charles III (Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia; Silver Proof) 2023 back
5 Pounds - Charles III (Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia; Silver Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

5 Pounds - Charles III Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia; Silver Proof

2023 year
Silver (.999) 62.86 g 40 mm
Description
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
Silver (.999)
Weight
62.86 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#387230
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia with hologram-like feature above and lettering below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STAR WARS
© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.

Designer: Lucasfilm Ltd

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The third release in collaboration with Disney and Lucasfilm to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. The coin includes a special lenticular feature depicting the insignia of the Jedi order. Issue Limit: 760

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

The Charles III coin featuring Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia is a unique and rare collectible item, as it combines the theme of Star Wars with the official currency of the United Kingdom. The coin's design, which features the characters in a memorable pose from the original Star Wars trilogy, was created in collaboration with Lucasfilm, the production company behind the franchise. This ensures that the coin is not only a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts but also a must-have for any Star Wars fan.