5 Pounds - Charles III The Penny Drops; Silver Proof

Features

Issuer	United Kingdom
King	Charles III (2022-date)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	2026
Value	5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.67
Currency	Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	28.28 g
Diameter	38.61 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Issued	29 January 2026
Number	N# 556722

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Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·5 POUNDS·2026·
MJ

Unabridged legend: Charles III Dei Gratia Rex Fidei Defensor

Translation: Charles III by the Grace of God King Defender of the Faith

Designer: Martin Jennings

Reverse

A depiction of four compass points, and a planetary map around a sun, featuring a latent feature, surrounded by a ring of 26 symbols accompanied by the inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
**THE** *PENNY*
*DROPS* *2026*

Designers: Christian Davies, Matthew Dent

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: · STANDING ON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

Issued individually, this intriguing coin forms the centrepiece of The Great British Treasure Hunt – a one-of-a-kind experience designed to take players on a journey of discovery. The coin is both a keepsake and a key. Hidden within its design and packaging are layers of riddles, hidden clues and tactile finishes waiting to be explored:

Designed so that the coin can be removed from its packaging and used to solve puzzles throughout the hunt
Inspired by the legacy of Sir Isaac Newton, Master of the Mint for nearly 30 years and one of the greatest minds of all time

Issue limit: 5,010

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
Undetermined
2026												Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 90 Search tips

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Bullion value: USD 57.02 Search tips

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Actual silver weight: 0.841 oz

Current silver price: 67.80 USD/oz (see silver price

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