The 2023 Annual UK coin set was issued by the Royal Mint. This is the first coin set to feature King Charles III on the obverse.

This 2023 Annual UK Gold Proof coin set contains 5 commemorative coins and no definitive coin issues.

Each coin in the set has been finished to a Gold Proof standard and is struck in 0.9167 fine gold (22 carat).

The five coins in this set are; The 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien, Celebrating the Centenary of Flying Scotsman, 75 Years of the National Health Service and 75 Years of the Windrush Generation.

These 2023 Royal Mint annual coin sets are also in Brilliant Uncirculated and Silver Proof.

Gold Proof

Gold Proof coins are struck twice to the finest quality finish. Instead of regular gold coins which are only struck once.

The 75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III

King Charles III will celebrate his 75th birthday on 14 November 2023. The design that is featured on the reverse is a heraldic design by Royal Mint designer, Dan Thorne and was approved by His Majesty.

Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien

This coin celebrates JRR Tolkien's life and his progressive work in the modern fantasy fiction. JRR Tolkien is perhaps best known for his fantasy novels 'The hobbit' (1937) and the popular 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954-55).

Celebrating the Centenary of Flying Scotsman

This coin celebrates the centenary of the oldest working locomotive, the 'Flying Scotsman'. Designed by the veteran coin artist John Bergdahl.

75 Years of the National Health Service

The National Health Service (NHS) first opened its doors on 5 July 1948, and continues to provide vital health care to millions of people throughout the United Kingdom. This coin was designed by The Royal Mint designer Alice Lediard to celebrate the brilliant staff and organisation.

75 Years of the Windrush Generation

This coin was designed by Valda Jackson and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the symbolic ship that played a huge turning point in the shaping of the United Kingdom since WWII.

Obverse

The obverse of the annual coins sets feature the first definitive coinage portrait of HM King Charles III by Martin Jennings.

Reverse

75th Birthday of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Dan Thorne.

Celebrating the Life and Work of JRR Tolkien, designed by David Lawrence.

Celebrating the Centenary of Flying Scotsman, designed by John Bergdahl.

75 Years of the National Health Service, designed by Alice Lediard.

75 Years of the Windrush Generation, designed by Valda Jackson.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£10,232.50
Product ID	18185
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	3.0330
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Issue Limit	150
Retail Price	7845.00
Date	2023
Obverse Designer	Martin Jennings
Reverse Designer	Assorted
Issuing Monarch	Charles III (2022 - Present)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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2023 United Kingdom Gold Proof Annual Commemorative Coin Set