5 Pounds - Charles III (X-Wing; Silver Proof) 2024 front 5 Pounds - Charles III (X-Wing; Silver Proof) 2024 back
5 Pounds - Charles III (X-Wing; Silver Proof) 2024 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2024

5 Pounds - Charles III X-Wing; Silver Proof

2024 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
2024
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
References
Numista
N#423869
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A lenticular feature depicting the crest of the Rebel Alliance alongside an X-Wing design.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
STAR
WARS
© & ™ Lucasfilm Ltd.

Designer: Lucasfilm Ltd

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This is the third coin in a four-coin series commemorating Star Wars: Iconic Vehicles including the Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighter and X-Wing, along with the Death Star II. The coin was issued in a variety of metals and denominations. Issue limit:506.

© The Royal Mint, 2024

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design of Charles III on the obverse side, depicting him in a pilot's helmet and goggles, sitting in the cockpit of an X-wing fighter, a nod to his love of aviation and Star Wars.