At the coronation ceremony on Saturday 6th of May 2023, we saw not only the crowning of King Charles III but also that of his wife as Queen Camilla. This change to her titles is a sign of the deep affection the king has for the woman who is by his side. Even the coronation of his own mother, Elizabeth II, was almost seventy years ago.
The crowning of a new British monarch is an event that most of us will only ever see once and to celebrate the significance, an exceptional silver five pound has been announced. Introducing the 2023 King Charles III Double Portrait Silver Five Pound, the first of its kind to depict our new king alongside his new queen….
The double portrait, by accomplished designer Jody Clark (his initials are beside the portrait), is of a type rarely ever seen on coinage. Queen Elizabeth II was depicted alongside her husband Prince Philip, but prior to that we need to reach back through time to the reign of William and Mary in the late 1600’s.
The reverse design is significant too. It features the official Coronation Emblem; bringing together the rose of England, the thistle of Scotland, the daffodil of Wales and the shamrock of Northern Ireland into the shape of the St Edward’s Crown.
This new coin marks the incredible moment that Britain crowns a new king and queen, the first time this has happened in over eighty years. This first-of-its-kind five pound anchor this moment in history.
Limited to just 250 worldwide, you can purchase this 2023 King Charles III Double Portrait Silver Five Pound for a total cost of £89 HERE.