Description

Metal Silver

Purity 0.999 (99.9%)

Weight 1 Troy Ounce (31,1 g)

Diameter 38.6 mm

Attributes Proof

Mintage 1000

Packaging Presentation Box and CoA

The perfect way to celebrate the Royal Tour of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, this official legal tender tribute to the British monarchy is beautifully designed, superbly struck and very exclusive. The mintage is just 1,000 coins!

The Australian tour of Charles III represents the first occasion that a reigning British king has landed upon their shores. Indeed, after his beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth II, Charles becomes only the second reigning British monarch to visit Australia! Honoring one of the most historic, most important institutions in history, the Monarchs of Britain 2024 $5 Silver Proof Coin will undoubtedly catch the eye of those seeking a permanent memento of this major landmark in Australian history.

Struck to flawless Proof quality from 1-ounce of 99.9% silver, this majestic work of numismatic design encompasses more than 300 years of history. Spanning 38.60mm in diameter, the crown-sized flan is graced with the portraits of an incredible THIRTEEN British monarchs – many of whom played a crucial role in the development of modern Australia.

Highlighted by the portrait of Charles III, set above a depiction of the Imperial State Crown, the coin also features the portraits of his twelve predecessors, from Queen Anne to Queen Elizabeth II. This includes all six monarchs from the House of Hanover – George I, II, III & IV, William IV and Queen Victoria – as well as Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII & George VI. Notably, the depictions of all Charles’ predecessors are based on original coinage portraits. Graced with a special commemorative obverse, this Tokelau legal tender issue unites Daniel Thorne’s portrait of Charles III with an array of British heraldic emblems.