This 2022 George I Silver Proof 2 oz Pre-Owned Coin is part of the third release in The Royal Mint's British Monarchs Collection.
These coins celebrate the first British monarch from the House of Hanover, King George I. The reverse features a remastered portrait of the king, taken from original 18th century coins.
Struck from .999 fine silver, each coin contains 2 ounces of the precious metal and is struck to a proof finish. These coins have a face value of £5.
Each coin is beautifully presented in a box, along with an information booklet and a certificate of authenticity from the Royal Mint.
Only 756 of these coins will be minted with just 750 issued in this limited edition presentation.
King George I reigned from 1714 until 1727. He was the first British monarch from the House of Hanover.
Monarch | House | Launch Date | Monarch | House | Launch Date |
King Henry VII | Tudor | January 2022 | King George IV | Hanoverian | Release: TBC |
King James I | Stuart | March 2022 | King George V | Saxe-Coburg-Gotha / Windsor | Release: TBC |
King George I | Hanoverian | June 2022 | Queen Mary I | Tudor | Release: TBC |
King Edward VII | Saxe-Coburg-Gotha | September 2022 | King William III and Queen Mary II | Stuart | Release: TBC |
King Henry VIII | Tudor | January 2023 | King William IV | Hanoverian | Release: TBC |
King Charles I | Stuart | March 2023 | King George VI | Windsor | Release: TBC |
King Charles II | Stuart | June 2023 | Queen Elizabeth I | Tudor | Release: TBC |
King George II | Hanoverian | September 2023 | Queen Anne | Stuart | Release: TBC |
King Edward VI | Tudor | Release: TBC | Queen Victoria | Hanoverian | Release: TBC |
King James II | Stuart | Release: TBC | Queen Elizabeth II | Windsor | Release: TBC |
King George III | Hanoverian | Release: TBC |
Jody Clark's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II appears on the obverse. The inscription reads:
2022 • ELIZABETH II • D • G • REG • F • D • 5 POUNDS
The reverse shows a remastered portrait of King George I. It was designed by medallist and engraver John Croker. He is shown facing right, wearing a laureate. The inscription reads:
GEORGIVS · D : G · M · BR · FR · ET · HIB · REX · F · D ·
Metal | Silver |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Weight / Size | 2 Ounce |
Silver Weight Troy Ounces | 2 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.999 Fine |
Mintage Figure | 756 |
Issue Limit | 750 |
Date | 2022 |
Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
Reverse Designer | John Croker |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
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