Five Pounds 2023 Coins for a Kingdom - Wales, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Five Pounds 2023 Coins for a Kingdom - Wales, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinFive Pounds 2023 Coins for a Kingdom - Wales

At the time of decimalisation in 1971, the United Kingdom Crown coin (equal to 5 shillings) was redenominated as a 25p coin and pieces struck prior to 1990 - all the way back to 1818 - continue to be legal tender for that amount. The old denomination had been a regular circulating coin in the 19th century, but in the 20th century it became more of a commemorative denomination.

The Royal Mint continued issuing commemorative coins in the same format - using the traditional coin dimensions, but in copper-nickel. These were initially also denominated as 25 pence but the "Crown" was changed in 1990 to a commemorative £5 (five pound) coin, having the same dimensions and weight but with a face value twenty times as great.

The denomination is used to mark special occasions, usually royal in theme, rather than for use in general circulation. Although not circulating, these coins are legal tender.

This coin, having the same reverse design as Norman Sillman's "Welsh Dragon" £1 coin first issued in circulation in 1995, is part of a series called Coins for a Kingdom featuring the symbols of each of the four constituent nations of the United kingdom - where this design represents Wales, with a fifth design showing all of them together.

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2023 Coins for a Kingdom - Wales - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.

Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).

Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

Obverse Inscription CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2023 Coins for a Kingdom - Wales - reverse photo

At centre, within a beaded circle, the reverse design depicts a Dragon passant (walking to left) representing Wales - one of the four constituent nations of the United Kingdom.

Around below, the value and denomination FIVE POUNDS.

Reverse Inscription FIVE POUNDS
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: proof (NOT BU).
Packaging: in a presentation card.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK23RMEW.

The coin was not sold online, and was only available for purchase in person at the Royal Mint Experience (RME) at the mint's facility in Llantrisant, Wales.

See also

Coins in The Four Nations / Coins for a Kingdom commemorative series include:
- £1 ("The Last Round Pound"), 2016
- £5 The Four Nations, 2022
- £5 The Four Nations, 2023
- £5 Pride of England, 2023
- £5 Scotland, 2023
- £5 Northern Ireland, 2023
- £5 Wales, 2023
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, The Four Nations, 2024
- 2 oz Silver Bullion, The Four Nations, 2024
- £5 The Four Nations, 2024
- £5 England, 2024
- £5 Scotland, 2024
- £5 Northern Ireland, 2024
- £5 Wales, 2024

Showing 37 from a total of 237 coins of type: Crown (Five Pounds)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Five Pounds 2023 King Charles III 75th Birthday unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 King Charles III Coronation unknown King Charles III - First Crowned Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Myths and Legends - King Arthur unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Myths and Legends - Merlin unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Myths and Legends - Morgan le Fay unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Royal Tudor Beasts - The Bull of Clarence unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 The Four Nations (7,500) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Pride of England unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Coins for a Kingdom - Scotland (7,500) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Coins for a Kingdom - Northern Ireland (7,500) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Coins for a Kingdom - Wales (7,500) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Music Legends - Shirley Bassey unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Music Legends - The Police unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 Mary Seacole unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 James Bond - 1960s unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2023 James Bond - 1970s unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2023 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Year of the Dragon unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Buckingham Palace unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Myths and Legends - Robin Hood unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Myths and Legends - Maid Marian unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Myths and Legends - Little John unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 James Bond - 1980s unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 James Bond - 1990s unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 James Bond - 2000s unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 James Bond - 2010s unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 James Bond - Completer Coin unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts - The Seymour Unicorn unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts - Tudor Dragon unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 The Four Nations (7,500) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Coins for a Kingdom - England (7,500) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Coins for a Kingdom - Scotland (7,500) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Coins for a Kingdom - Northern Ireland (7,500) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Coins for a Kingdom - Wales (7,500) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Music Legends - George Michael unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2024 Music Legends - Paul McCartney unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Five Pounds 2025 Year of the Snake (4,598) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Five Pounds 2025 Royal Tudor Beasts - The Queen’s Panther unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2025 ·
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Five Pounds 2023 Coins for a Kingdom - Wales: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeCrown (Five Pounds)
Issued2023
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - First Portrait
Face Value5 (x Pound)
Mintageunknown
Mintage Limit7,500
CurrentYes
MaterialCuproNickel
DesignerNorman Sillman
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.6100 mm
Thickness2.8900 mm
Mass28.2800 g
OCC IDMXKD-EKQC-QAKB-EWQJ
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