Silver Two Ounces 2023 The Lion and The Eagle, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

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.

At centre, the coin depicts the British lion and the American eagle, both facing right, in a symbol of unity and strength.

The designer's initials jm (for John M. Mercanti) are below right.

Framed by laurel leaves around the rim, around above the inscription THE LION AND THE EAGLE. Around below, the date of issue 2023.

Finish: Proof FDC.
Packaging: in black presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Edition (boxed): 2,000. Maximum Coin Mintage: 2,006.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK23LE2S.
Release date: 28 November 2023.
Release price: £192.50.

The series was produced in collaboration with GovMint.com, a "trusted leader in the American coin market" and official distributor of The Lion and The Eagle Proof Coin Program.