Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinFive Pounds 2025 Royal Arms

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 commemorative £5 Crown-sized coin features a new rendition of the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom - the first during the reign of King Charles III, and dedicated to the occasion of the second anniversary of his coronation, which was on 6 May 2023.

The Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom, or the Royal Arms for short, is the official coat of arms of the British monarch and are used by the monarch in his/her official capacity. Variants of the Royal Arms are used by other members of the British royal family, by the British Government in connection with the administration and government of the country, and some courts and legislatures in a number of Commonwealth realms.

The symbol is not used on the obverse side of coinage, which traditionally carries the portrait of the monarch instead. From time to time though, it is used on the reverse of commemorative coins - for example the 2022 Platinum Jubilee Sovereign, or on the specially dedicated Royal Arms bullion series. This new interpretation, just as the latter two examples, were designed by heraldic artist Timothy Noad.

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms - 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 · 2025 ·. 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 · 2025 ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms - reverse photo

Within a plain border, the reverse of the coin displays the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom. In its standard variant used outside of Scotland, the shield is quartered, depicting in the first and fourth quarters the three passant guardant lions of England; in the second, the rampant lion and double tressure flory-counterflory of Scotland; and in the third, a harp for Ireland. The crest is a statant guardant lion wearing St Edward's Crown, himself on another representation of that crown standing on a knight's helmet.

The dexter (right) supporter is a likewise crowned English lion; the sinister (left), a Scottish unicorn. In the ground below, a thistle, Tudor rose and shamrock are depicted, representing Scotland, England and Ireland respectively.

The motto of English monarchs, DIEU ET MON DROIT (God and my Right), which has descended to the present royal family, is inscribed on a ribbon below, while a Garter circlet which surrounds the shield is inscribed with the Order of the Garter's motto, HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE (from old French: Shame on he who thinks evil).

The designer's monogram TN (T over N, for Timothy Noad) is below right.

In the exergue, the date of issue 2025 (which is also present on the obverse).

Reverse Inscription 2025
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Notes

Release date: 6 May 2025.

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Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms: Known varieties
Variety In presentation folder
Images United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms / In presentation folder - obverse photo United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms / In presentation folder - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: unknown
Details

Brilliant Uncirculated coin in a presentation folder.

Royal Mint Product Code: UK25KABU. Release price: £17.50.

Variety Coloured Reverse
Images United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms / Coloured Reverse - obverse photo United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms / Coloured Reverse - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 5,010
Details

Brilliant Uncirculated coin with a coloured reverse, in a presentation folder.

Royal Mint Product Code: UK25KABC. Limited Edition: 5,000. Maximum Coin Mintage: 5,010. Release price: £29.50.

Variety Silver Proof FDC
Images United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms / Silver Proof FDC - obverse photo United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms / Silver Proof FDC - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 2,010
Material0.925 Silver
Details

28.28 g of Sterling Silver.

In black presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Royal Mint Product Code: UK25KASP. Limited Edition: 2,000. Maximum Coin Mintage: 2,010. Release price: £106.00.

Variety Silver Proof Piedfort
Images United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms / Silver Proof Piedfort - obverse photo United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms / Silver Proof Piedfort - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: unknown. Mintage limit: 510
Material0.925 Silver
Details

Like the Silver Proof version, but double the thickness and weight: 56.56 g.

In black presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Royal Mint Product Code: UK25KAPF. Limited Edition: 500. Maximum Coin Mintage: 510. Release price: £200.00.

Variety Gold Proof FDC
Images United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms / Gold Proof FDC - obverse photo United Kingdom / Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms / Gold Proof FDC - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: unknown
Material0.9167 Gold
Details

39.94 g of 22-carat gold.

In luxury timber presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Royal Mint Product Code: UK25KAGP. Limited Edition: 60. Maximum Coin Mintage: 70. Release price: £3,775.00.

Showing 43 from a total of 243 coins of type: Crown (Five Pounds)
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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 Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms unknown 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 ·
Five Pounds 2025 Royal Tudor Beasts - Greyhound of Richmond unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Five Pounds 2025 Music Legends - John Lennon unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2025 ·
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Five Pounds 2025 Liberty Store unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2025 ·
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Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeCrown (Five Pounds)
Issued2025
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - First Portrait
ReverseRoyal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom
Face Value5 (x Pound)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
MaterialCuproNickel
DesignerTimothy Noad
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.6100 mm
Thickness2.8900 mm
Mass28.2800 g
OCC IDRWKZ-EJNC-NXYV-EXGL
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Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms: Photos
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Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms: Photo The Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III 2025 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin / thumbnail The Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III 2025 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
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Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms: Photo The Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III 2025 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Colour Coin / thumbnail The Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III 2025 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Colour Coin
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Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms: Photo The Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III 2025 UK £5 Silver Proof Coin / thumbnail The Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III 2025 UK £5 Silver Proof Coin
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Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms: Photo The Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III 2025 UK £5 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin / thumbnail The Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III 2025 UK £5 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
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Five Pounds 2025 Royal Arms: Photo The Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III 2025 UK £5 Gold Proof Coin / thumbnail The Coat of Arms of His Majesty King Charles III 2025 UK £5 Gold Proof Coin
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