© The Royal Mint, 2023
© The Royal Mint, 2023
5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin; Silver Proof
2023 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 | 2023 |
| 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#360678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Merlin with an owl on his shoulder, holding a staff with the moon in the background, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MERLIN·MYTHS AND LEGENDS·2023
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Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The design was the fifth issued in the Myths & Legend series and the second in the second set within the series; the others being King Arthur and Morgan le Fay. Issue limit: 510© The Royal Mint, 2023
The coin was also issued in a variety of metals and denominations.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles III (Merlin; Silver Proof) 5 Pound coin is that it features an image of Merlin, the legendary wizard and advisor to King Arthur, on its reverse side. This is a unique departure from the traditional depiction of royalty on British coins and adds a touch of fantasy and mythology to the design.
