| Coin | Silver Two Ounces 2024 The Lion and The Eagle |
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Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The two ounce (2 oz) silver coins are denominated as Five Pounds (£5).
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 a series designed by John M. Mercanti, who was the 12th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1991 until his retirement in late 2010.
The Royal Mint says about the series:
"Potent symbols of courage, strength and freedom, the British lion and the American eagle characterise the spirit of each nation. Richly historic and instantly recognisable, together they represent the shared values and enduring relationship between two countries that have traditionally stood shoulder to shoulder."
The design was first issued in 2023 in proof grade, and was re-issued in 2024 with a "reverse frosted" proof finish - mirror polished designs on frosted background. The 2024 issue also features a privy mark on the reverse. |
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| Obverse | |
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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 · 2024 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.
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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. Above them, a privy mark depicting the American "Liberty Bell" above two crossed oak leaf sprigs.
Framed by laurel leaves around the rim, around above the inscription THE LION AND THE EAGLE; around below, the date of issue 2024. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
THE LION AND THE EAGLE 2024 |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: proof, reverse frosted.
Packaging: in black presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.
Limited Edition (boxed): 2,500. Maximum Coin Mintage: 2,506.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK24LE2S.
Release date: 10 June 2024.
Release price: £195.00. |
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| See also |
Anglo-American Commemoratives include:
- 5 oz Gold Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 2 oz Gold Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 2 oz Gold Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 kg Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 1 kg Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 5 oz Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 5 oz Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 2 oz Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 2 oz Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof, The Lion and The Eagle, 2023
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Reverse Frosted, The Lion and The Eagle, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1/40 oz Gold Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Britannia and Liberty, 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Liberty and Britannia, United States 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof (medal), Liberty and Britannia, United States 2024
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