5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Tutankhamun’s Tomb Centenary
2022 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2022 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#344384 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
A depiction of the golden funeral mask of King Tutankhamun, inscription around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DISCOVERY OF TUTANKHAMUN’S TOMB
LC
Designer: Laura Clancy
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued to commemorate the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This strike was issued after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II but the design continued to bear the image of The Queen, in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition. This ensured minimal environmental impact as the designs, tools and packaging for these products had already been produced.
The coin was issued individually in Royal Mint packaging (12,277 sales), in trade packaging to third parties (13,418 sales) and in a coin and stamp cover (578 sales). The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb, which was discovered by Howard Carter in 1922. The coin's design features an image of King Tutankhamun's mask, which is one of the most iconic artifacts from the tomb. The coin's release is a special tribute to the historic event and a celebration of the fascinating history and culture of ancient Egypt.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 26273 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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