King Charles III 5oz Coronation Gold Proof COIN
King Charles III (2022–present), value is currently driven by low circulating mintage for early definitive designs and highly limited proof sets marking his accession and coronation. Because these coins are very recent, “in-change” rarities are especially sought after by collectors.
| Coin Type | Year | Mintage | Current Value (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Salmon 50p | 2023 | 200,000 | £85 – £250 |
| “Bee” £1 (Definitive) | 2023 | 10,030,000 | £5.65 – £10 |
| “Bee” £1 (Definitive) | 2025 | 9,010,000 | £12.90 |
| Nations £1 | 2022 | 7,735,000 | £5 – £11 |
- Atlantic Salmon 50p (2023): Now officially the rarest 50p in circulation, with a mintage lower than the famous 2009 Kew Gardens 50p. Coins without a “privy mark” found in change are the rarest versions.
- 2022 “Nations” £1: Though it features Queen Elizabeth II, it was struck during the transition to Charles III and is the rarest 12-sided £1 currently in circulation.
High-Value Proof and Bullion Issues
These coins were struck in precious metals with extremely low issue limits, often for the 2023 Coronation.
5oz Coronation Gold Proof (2023): A massive 22ct gold coin celebrating the ascension.
Value: Approximately £21,069.
Condition: Often sold in “used” or pre-owned prestige condition.
Crowned Portrait 5-Coin Sovereign Set (2023): Featuring the unique crowned effigy reserved for coronation events.
Value: Approximately £8,544.
Mintage: Strictly limited to 1,050 sets.
“Yellow Gold” 3-Coin Sovereign Set (2026): Noted as the first year returning to traditional yellow gold from recent red gold versions.
Value: Approximately £2,095.
Mintage: Issue limit of 650.
Notable Errors and Variations
2025 “Mule” £1 Error: A rare error where the King’s portrait and the bee design were struck on the wrong sides. One specimen recently sold for £90.08.
Privy Mark Variations: 2023 coins found in official Royal Mint sets often feature a tiny crown privy mark at the nape of the King’s neck. These “set-only” versions are valued at about £10 to £34 compared to the higher-value circulating versions without the mark.