Silver Five Ounces 2025 British Lion, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Silver Five Ounces 2025 British Lion, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinSilver Five Ounces 2025 British Lion

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The five ounce (5 oz) silver coins are denominated as ten pounds (£10).

The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with smaller denominations with the same reverse designs.

This coin is part of the British Lion bullion range introduced by the Royal Mint in 2025.

The mint says about it:
The coin’s striking reverse design pays homage to British heraldry. For centuries, the lion has stood as a potent emblem of British heritage, evoking themes of power and resilience across Royal Coats of Arms, coins and national iconography. Woven into the United Kingdom’s broader narrative, symbolic lions can be seen across the country in sculpture and art and the animal features in some of the nation’s most beloved literature. Retaining the emblem’s significance as a symbol of national pride, the three lions are also synonymous with English sporting teams.

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Silver Five Ounces 2025 British Lion - 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: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

The obverse has a textured background ("guilloche" geometric pattern).

Obverse Inscription CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Silver Five Ounces 2025 British Lion - reverse photo

At centre, the coin features a dramatic depiction of the roaring British lion, facing left, supporting an erect oval shield with a riveted metal rim and boss (umbo). The background is textured with a surface animation of microdots forming the Union Jack (the flag of the United Kingdom).

The designer's initials DL (for David Lawrence) are below right, behind the lion's tail.

Around above, the inscription LEO BRITANNICVS (from Latin: British lion).

Around below, the date of issue 2025 interrupts the precious metal content: 5 OZ 999 FINE SILVER (five troy ounces of 99.9% silver).

Reverse Inscription LEO BRITANNICVS - 5 OZ 999 - 2025 - FINE SILVER -
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Notes

Finish: bullion (Brilliant Uncirculated).
Packaging: in protective coin capsule.
Royal Mint Product Code: UKB25BL5S.
Release date: 30 June 2025.
Release price: £178.45.

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See also

Coins in the British Lion range include:
- 1 oz Gold, British Lion, 2025
- 1/4 oz Gold, British Lion, 2025
- 5 oz Silver, British Lion, 2025
- 1 oz Silver, British Lion, 2025

Showing 31 from a total of 131 coins of type: Silver Five Ounces (5 oz)
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Waterloo Medal (510) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Britannia (556) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts - The Seymour Unicorn (256) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Royal Tudor Beasts - Tudor Dragon (206) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 James Bond - 1980s (360) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 James Bond - 1990s (260) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 James Bond - 2000s (356) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 James Bond - 2010s (356) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 James Bond - Completer Coin (306) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 City Views - Paris (181) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 D-Day Anniversary unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Star Wars - Han Solo and Chewbacca (310) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Star Wars - Millennium Falcon (206) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Star Wars - TIE Fighter (206) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Star Wars - X-Wing Fighter (206) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Star Wars - Death Star II (206) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Music Legends - George Michael (185) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Music Legends - Paul McCartney (506) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 The Lion and The Eagle (1,006) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2024 Britannia and Liberty (506) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2024 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Year of the Snake (298) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Britannia unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Britannia, Proof (656) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 British Lion unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Waterloo Medal (510) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 The Lion and The Eagle unknown King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Royal Tudor Beasts - The Queen’s Panther (131) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Royal Tudor Beasts - Greyhound of Richmond (81) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 City Views - Athens (106) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Music Legends - John Lennon (256) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Silver Five Ounces 2025 Battle of Independence (506) King Charles III - First Portrait CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2025 ·
Showing 101 to 131 of 131 Coins.
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Silver Five Ounces 2025 British Lion: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeSilver Five Ounces (5 oz)
Issued2025
MonarchKing Charles III
EffigyKing Charles III - First Portrait
Face Value10 (x Pound)
Mintageunknown
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
DesignerDavid Lawrence
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size63.7500 mm
Mass156.2950 g
OCC IDPMVR-OAPC-MLDP-ENQG
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