A UK £5 has been authorised for release to honour the incredible life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II.

Importantly, this is also the first UK £5 to feature the new King Charles III portrait on the obverse.  

• The FIRST UK coinage to feature King Charles III on the obverse, designed by renowned sculptor Martin Jennings and fully approved by His Majesty the King
• Released to honour the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s Longest Reigning Monarch
• The reverse features a design by John Bergdahl and The Royal Mint, with two new portraits of Queen Elizabeth II
• Comes presented in official Royal Mint Packaging
• Only on sale at The Royal Mint until 31st December 2022