5 Pounds - Charles III (The Four Nations) 2023-2024 front 5 Pounds - Charles III (The Four Nations) 2023-2024 back
5 Pounds - Charles III (The Four Nations) 2023-2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

5 Pounds - Charles III The Four Nations

 
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
2023-2024
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#370653
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

A crown at the centre of four quarters containing a Lion, Dragon, Stag & Unicorn representing the four heraldic beasts of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIVE
GKC
POUND

Designer: Gregory Cameron

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued exclusively at the Royal Mint Experience, the coin could only be purchased in the Royal Mint shop. It is a redesign of the last round pound coin and unusually struck as a base proof strike. This £5 design was originally issued with the Queen Elizabeth II effigy on the obverse but was updated to the Charles III with updated packaging also. It was part of a set of 5.

 

The coin was also issued in 2024 with a issue limit: 7,500 

Interesting fact

The 5 Pound coin - Charles III (The Four Nations) 2023-2024 from United Kingdom features a unique design that represents the four constituent countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. The coin's design showcases the four nations' flags, with the English rose, Scottish thistle, Welsh dragon, and Irish shamrock all featured prominently. This design was chosen to celebrate the unity and diversity of the United Kingdom and its constituent parts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023  - - - - - -

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