5 Pounds - Charles III (The Police; Silver Proof) 2023 front 5 Pounds - Charles III (The Police; Silver Proof) 2023 back
5 Pounds - Charles III (The Police; Silver Proof) 2023 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2023

5 Pounds - Charles III The Police; 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#372780
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The silhouettes of the three members of The Police, legend above

Script: Latin

Lettering: THE POLICE

Designer: Heena Glover

Edge

Milled

Comment

The seventh Issued as part of the Music Legends series, the coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 706

© The Royal Mint, 2023

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Charles III (The Police; Silver Proof) 2023 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing the iconic logo of the British rock band, The Police. This coin is a part of a special collection celebrating the band's 40th anniversary, and the design was created in collaboration with the band members themselves. The coin's design is a nod to the band's iconic album, "Synchronicity," and it's a must-have for any fan of The Police or collector of unique coins.