Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 5 Pounds 2018, KM# 1593b, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, 70th Anniversary of Birth of Prince Charles
  • 5 Pounds 2018, KM# 1593b, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, 70th Anniversary of Birth of Prince Charles
  • 5 Pounds 2018, KM# 1593b, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, 70th Anniversary of Birth of Prince Charles, Royal Mint case
  • 5 Pounds 2018, KM# 1593b, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, 70th Anniversary of Birth of Prince Charles, Royal Mint case accompanied by a booklet
Description

The Royal Mint has released (15th October) the new coins that commemorated the latest celebration for the Royal Family in 2018, which is the 70th birthday of His Royal Highness, Prince Charles, occurring on the 14th November 2018.

This coin continues the Royal Mint’s long-standing tradition of marking the achievements and milestones of the Royal Family and joins the coins struck in 1998 for the prince’s 50th birthday and his 60th birthday in 2008.

This commemorative coin struck in 22 carat gold and finished to Proof standard. It presented in custom-polished wood cases and are accompanied by numbered certificates of authenticity.

Obverse

The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings.

The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewelry has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace.

ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX means Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith.

Engraver: Jody Clark

ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·5 POUNDS·2018·
JC

Reverse

Depicts a new portrait of Prince Charles facing to the right surrounded by the commemorative text.

Charles III (Charles Philip Arthur George; born 14 November 1948) is King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. He succeeded his mother on her death on 8 September 2022. At the age of 73, Charles was the oldest person to accede to the British throne, after having been the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales in British history.

Engraver: Robert Elderton

· H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES ·
RCE
70TH BIRTHDAY

Edge
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Gold
Fineness 0.916
Weight 39.9 g
Diameter 38.6 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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