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

5 Pounds - Charles III Welsh Dragon

 
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 6.54
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#357416
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

A Welsh dragon passant above denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIVE POUNDS

Designer: Norman Sillman

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin was issued individually and only available at the Royal Mint Experience in Llantrisant. Issue Limit: 7,500

 

The coin was also issued in 2024 exclusively at the Royal Mint Experience with an issue limit of 7,500.

Interesting fact

The Welsh Dragon on the reverse of the coin is a symbol of the Prince of Wales, who is the heir apparent to the British throne. The dragon has been associated with Wales for centuries and is said to represent the country's strength and courage.

Price

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

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Charles III (Welsh Dragon) 2023-2024 coin.