5000 Pounds - Charles III Coronation; Gold Proof
2023 year| Gold (.9999) | 5015 g | 175 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 5000 Pounds 5000 GBP = USD 6545 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 5015 g |
| Diameter | 175 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#363812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned Royal Arms dividing royal cyphers surrounded by national flower emblems, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 6 MAY 2023 ·
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
Translation: Shame on he who thinks evil of it
Designer: John Bergdahl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023.This design was also struck in several sizes and denominations in silver proof and gold proof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Charles III (Coronation; Gold Proof) 2023 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a crowned effigy of King Charles III, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and the inscription "CROWN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM". This design was created specifically for this coin to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III and is not found on any other coins.