New Coin Info - May 2023
Author: Connor Campbell - Bullion & Economics Editor
Published: 18 May 2023
Last Updated: 25 May 2023
Synopsis
During the Privy Council meeting held on May 17th, 2023, an array of thrilling coin releases were announced, including the newest addition to the Royal Mint's Music Legends Series - The Police and/or Dame Shirley Bassey Coins, Star Wars Coins, New King Charles III Coronation Coins, Silver King Charles III Royal Arms £5 Coin, and ADA Lovelace Innovation in Science Coins.
The Police and/or Dame Shirley Bassey Coins
During the May 2023 Privy Council Meeting, an exciting new Royal Mint Music Legends series of coins was unveiled, featuring designs inspired by the Police and/or Dame Shirley Bassey. This captivating collection offers a diverse range of options, including gold, silver coins, and cupro-nickel pieces.
The reverse of these coins feature ONE of the following:
- (a) A depiction of the silhouettes of the three members of The Police accompanied by the inscription “THE POLICE”.
- (b) A depiction of the silhouette of Dame Shirley Bassey accompanied by the inscription “DAME SHIRLEY BASSEY” and the song titles “GOLDFINGER”, “MOONRAKER” and “DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER”.
The specification of these The Police OR Dame Shirley Bassey coins are:
| Denomination | Metal | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Actual Metal Weight (Troy oz) |
| £500 | Gold | 50 mm | 155.12 g | 999.9 | 5 |
| £200 | Gold | 40 mm | 62.42 g | 999.9 | 2 |
| £100 | Gold | 32.69 mm | 31.21 g | 999.9 | 1 |
| £25 | Gold | 22 mm | 7.8 g | 999.9 | 0.25 |
| £10 | Silver | 65 mm | 156.295 g | 999 | 5 |
| £5 | Silver | 40 mm | 62.86 g | 999 | 2 |
| £5 | Silver | 38.61 mm | 31.21 g | 999 | 1 |
| £2 | Cupro-Nickel | 38.61 mm | 28.28 g | N/A | N/A |
Star Wars Coins
The Star Wars franchise, created by George Lucas, is a sprawling space opera that has captivated audiences since 1977. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its timeless themes of good versus evil, memorable characters, and groundbreaking special effects. With movies, TV-show spin-offs, comics, merchandise, and more, Star Wars has become a cultural phenomenon, engaging fans across generations and expanding its universe in various formats. In order to commemorate Star Wars, the Privy Council has unveiled a fresh collection of coins that showcases a selection of the universe's most iconic heroes and villains. These coins pay homage to the beloved characters from the Star Wars saga.
The reverse of these coins feature ONE of the following:
- (a) A depiction of R2-D2 and C-3PO with the inscription “STAR WARS"
- (b) A depiction of Darth Vader and Emperor Palpatine with the inscription “STAR WARS"
- (c) A depiction of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia with the inscription “STAR WARS”
- (d) A depiction of Han Solo and Chewbacca with the inscription “STAR WARS”
The specification of these Star Wars coins are:
| Denomination | Metal | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Actual Metal Weight (Troy oz) |
| £100 | Gold | 32.69 mm | 31.21 g | 999.9 | 1 |
| £25 | Gold | 22 mm | 7.8 g | 999.9 | 0.25 |
| 50p | Gold | 27.3 mm | 15.5 g | 916.7 | 0.46 |
| £10 | Silver | 65 mm | 156.3 g | 999 | 5 |
| £5 | Silver | 40 mm | 62.86 g | 999 | 2 |
| £2 | Silver | 38.61 mm | 31.21 g | 999 | 1 |
| 50p | Silver | 27.3 mm | 8 g | 925 | 0.24 |
| 50p | Cupro-Nickel | 27.3 mm | 8 g | N/A | N/A |
New Royal Mint King Charles III Coronation Coins
On the 6th of May 2023, King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, were coronated as the King and Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth nations, following the passing of his mother, Elizabeth II, on September 8th, 2022, thereby assuming his role as the new monarch.
The reverse of these coins feature ONE of the following:
- (a) Our Royal Cypher surrounded by a laurel wreath and the inscription “THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 6 MAY 2023” and, in microtext, “THE CORONATION OF KING CHARLES III 6 MAY 2023 1OZ FINE GOLD 999.9
- (b) A depiction of Britannia standing upon a rock in the sea, her right hand grasping a trident and her left resting on a shield and holding an olive branch, accompanied by a security latent feature, the inscription “· BRITANNIA · (the date of the year) · 1OZ · 999.9 · FINE · GOLD ·” and, in microtext, “DECUS ET TUTAMEN
The specification of these King Charles III coronation coins are:
| Denomination | Metal | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Actual Metal Weight (Troy oz) |
| £100 | Gold | 32.69 mm | 31.21 g | 999.9 | 1 |
| £25 | Gold | 22 mm | 7.8 g | 999.9 | 0.25 |
| £10 | Gold | 16.5 mm | 3.13 g | 999.9 | 0.10 |
| £1 | Gold Piedfort | 22.05 mm | 15.976 g | 0.9167 | 0.47 |
| £2 | Silver | 38.61 mm | 31.21 g | 999 | 1 |
Silver King Charles III Royal Arms £5 Coin
The Privy Council has announced the imminent release of the Silver King Charles III Royal Arms £5 Coin, featuring an obverse design that showcases the effigy of Charles III with the inscription "CHARLES III D.G. REX F.D. 5 POUNDS" and the year, accompanied by a distinctive reverse design.
The reverse of this coin features the following:
- A depiction of three lions passant guardant, being that quartering of Our Royal Arms known heraldically as England and the inscription “FIVE POUNDS"
The specification of this Royal Arms coin is:
| Denomination | Metal | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Actual Metal Weight (Troy oz) |
| £5 | Silver | 38.61 mm | 28.28 g | 925 | 0.84 |
Ada Lovelace Innovation in Science Coins
Ada Lovelace, born in 1815, was an influential British mathematician and writer, widely regarded as the world's first computer programmer. Collaborating with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine, Lovelace went beyond mere calculations, conceptualising the potential of the machine and pioneering the concept of programming. Her visionary ideas on algorithmic thinking laid the foundation for modern computing. In recognition of her remarkable achievements, Ada Lovelace will be honored as the seventh individual in the Royal Mint's Innovation of Science Coin Series. This prestigious series celebrates the exceptional contributions of UK leaders in scientific innovation, paying tribute to Lovelace's lasting impact on computer science.
The reverse of these coins feature the following:
- A depiction of computer punch cards accompanied by the inscription “ADA LOVELACE COMPUTER VISIONARY 1815-1852 A DISCOVERER OF THE HIDDEN REALITIES OF NATURE”
- The coins shall have a grained edge and in incuse letters the inscription “· INNOVATION IN SCIENCE · LOVELACE” save for the gold coin where the incuse letters shall be accompanied by a plain edge.
The specification of these Ada Lovelace Innovation in Science coins are:
| Denomination | Metal | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Actual Metal Weight (Troy oz) |
| £2 | Gold | 28.4 mm | 15.97 | 916.7 | 0.47 |
| £2 | Silver | 28.4 mm | 12 g | 925 | 0.36 |
| £2 | Silver Piedfort | 28.4 mm | 24 g | 925 | 0.71 |
| £2 | Cupro-Nickel and Nickel-Brass | 28.4 mm | 12 g | N/A | N/A |
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