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

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II James I; 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)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
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
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#324237
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Crowned portrait of King James I right within beaded inner circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IACOBVS·D:G:MAG:BRIT:FRAN:ET·HIB:REX·

Unabridged legend: Iacobus Dei Gratia Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex

Translation: James by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The second 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 release features a classic coinage portrait of James I that appeared on Stuart coinage; the design was struck in a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations. Issue limit: 706.

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (James I; 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 James I appearing on the coin. This is a rare occurrence in numismatics and adds significant historical and cultural value to the coin.