© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III Mary Seacole; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.91667) | 39.94 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 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.91667) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#381587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Depiction of Mary Seacole with the Union Flag in the background, legend left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MARY
SEACOLE
SD
Engraver: Sandra Deiana
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued individually, the coin celebrated the life of Mary Seacole, a British/Jamaican nurse who specialised in homeopathic medicine during the 1800s. The coin was also issued in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort, Issue limit: 135© The Royal Mint, 2023
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Charles III (Mary Seacole; Gold Proof) 2023 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design that honors Mary Seacole, a Jamaican-Scottish nurse and entrepreneur who is best known for her work during the Crimean War. This coin is particularly interesting because it is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors. Additionally, the coin is made of gold (.91667) and weighs 39.94 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
