© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Tutankhamun’s Tomb Centenary; Silver Piedfort
2022 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 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 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#344382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: · THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS
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, and the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 810.
© 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 the famous golden mask of Tutankhamun, along with the inscription "Tutankhamun's Tomb Centenary" and the dates "1922-2022". The use of silver and the piedfort (a type of coin that is thicker and heavier than a standard coin) adds to the coin's collectibility and numismatic value.
