The 2023 Coronation of King Charles III Silver Proof Piedfort £5 Crown Coins from the Royal Mint are a commemorative release honouring the coronation of King Charles III.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
First crowned portrait of King Charles III
Comes with certificate of authenticity and Royal Mint presentation box
Features a new reverse design by acclaimed Royal Mint designer, Timothy Noad
0.925 fineness
Contains 1.6820 troy ounces of the precious metal
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax
Weight: 56.56g
Diameter: 38.61mm

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What Date Is the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla?

The coronation of King Charles III and Queen Consort Camilla is an event that has captured the attention of people across the UK and around the world. The ceremony, scheduled for May 6th, 2023, at Westminster Abbey in London, is a state occasion that will see the new King and Queen crowned in a grand ceremony attended by heads of state, government officials, and other dignitaries from around the world.

Who Engraved the First UK Definitive Coinage Portrait of Charles III?

After the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September 2022, Martin Jennings sculpted and designed the new King Charles III definitive coinage portrait.

Jennings was born in 1957. He graduated from the University of Oxford in 1979, where he studied English Literature and Language. Afterwards, Jennings undertook a course in Lettering (1979-80).

Obverse

The obverse of this coin features a newly crowned coinage portrait of King Charles III, facing leftward, engraved by Martin Jennings in celebration of His Majesty's coronation. Additionally, this coin bears the initials "MJ" and the following inscription:

CHARLES III · D · G · REX F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023

Reverse

Engraved by the veteran designer, Timothy Noad, the stunning reverse of the £5 coin pays tribute to the royal regalia that is typically associated with the coronation ceremony. The design features iconic symbols, including the St Edward's Crown and the Sovereign's Sceptres.

The reverse also bears the following inscription:

THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III

6 MAY 2023

The edge inscription reads:

GOD SAVE OUR GRACIOUS KING

Key Information

Product ID	18662
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Silver
Diameter	38.61mm
Weight/Size	Piedfort
Silver Weight Troy Ounces	1.6820
Fineness/Carat	0.925 Sterling
Issue Limit	3250
Date	2023
Obverse Designer	Martin Jennings
Reverse Designer	Timothy Noad
Issuing Monarch	Charles III (2022 - Present)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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