5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Edward VII; Silver Proof) 2022 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Edward VII; Silver Proof) 2022 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Edward VII; Silver Proof) 2022 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2022

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Edward VII; Silver Proof

2022 year
Silver (.999) 62.86 g 40 mm
Description
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 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
62.86 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled (Posthumous Issue)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#343735
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VII right, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: EDWARDVS VII DEI GRA : BRITT : OMN : REX FID : DEF : IND : IMP :

Unabridged legend: Edwardus VII Dei Gratia Britanniarum Omnium Rex Fidei Defensor Indiae Imperator

Translation: Edward the Seventh by the Grace of God King of all the Britains Defender of the Faith Emperor of India

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The fourth issue in 5-year series, the British Monarchs, there will be a total of 21 monarchs, featuring iconic kings and queens from four royal houses: Tudor, Stuart, Hanover and Windsor, formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

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.

This release features a classic coinage portrait of Edward VII that appeared on Edwardian coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 756.

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Edward VII; Silver Proof) 2022 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Silver (.999) weighing 62.86 g is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and King Edward VII appearing on the coin. This is a rare occurrence in coin design and adds to the coin's collectibility and historical significance.