Coronation of King Charles III
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why are some products now showing as back in stock?
- Are these coins any different to the previous ones released?
- How long will they be on sale for?
- Will any more be available once these have been sold?
- Are these also available to purchase from the RME?
- Why has The Royal Mint produced a Coronation range of coins?
- Why has The Royal Mint created a crowned coin portrait for His Majesty King Charles III?
- What crown appears on the new portrait of His Majesty King Charles III?
- Does The Royal Mint anticipate a surge in demand for these coins?
- Will some denominations enter circulation?
- When will the Coronation 50p enter circulation?
- Did His Majesty personally approve these new coins?
- When does the range go on sale?
- How many coins are there in the range?
Why are some products now showing as back in stock?
Following an internal reconciliation of stock, we are pleased to be able to offer a very limited number of Coronation products for sale on our website, that were previously marked as ‘no longer available’.
The Coronation range has been incredibly popular and we’ve seen huge website traffic and sales. We’re glad we can provide this additional opportunity for customers to purchase a piece of history.
Are these coins any different to the previous ones released?
No these are the same coins that were available previously. A reconciliation of stock has allowed us to put a very small number of these items back on sale but we anticipate them selling very quickly.
How long will they be on sale for?
Only until they sell out which we anticipate will be very quickly.
Will any more be available once these have been sold?
No, these coins have limited mintages and once they’re sold, no more will be available. If you have missed out on these coins, our Brilliant Uncirculated 50p and £5 are available in unlimited quantities.
Are these also available to purchase from the RME?
The RME are holding a very small quantity of stock over the Coronation weekend.
Why has The Royal Mint produced a Coronation range of coins?
Each year, The Royal Mint celebrates British milestones, anniversaries, and individuals on official UK coins. As the nation comes together to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III's coronation, The Royal Mint has produced a special collection of coins, including a 50p, to mark the occasion.
With a long history of striking coins for every British Monarch, it is fitting for The Royal Mint to celebrate His Majesty's coronation
Why has The Royal Mint created a crowned coin portrait for His Majesty King Charles III?
The Royal Mint has a long history of producing coronation medals to celebrate and mark when a new monarch is crowned as King or Queen. These portraits often depict the monarch wearing a crown to symbolize the moment that a King or Queen is crowned. For His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation, The Royal Mint has adapted this age-old tradition by introducing the first official crowned coinage portrait of His Majesty produced by Martin Jennings, to appear on a range of commemorative coins marking King Charles III’s coronation.
For those wanting to mark these historic moments of national celebration with a lasting reminder, an official UK coin struck by The Royal Mint is the perfect opportunity.
What crown appears on the new portrait of His Majesty King Charles III?
The crown that features on His Majesty King Charles III’s crowned coin portrait, can be identified as the Tudor Crown. This was personally selected by His Majesty and is the same crown that can be seen as part of The King’s Royal Cypher.
Historically a Monarch's Crown has varied considerably in physical form and in its renderings in art. This can be traced back to the start of Edward VII's reign, with a standard form of a Crown being depicted on coins as part of his portrait.
Does The Royal Mint anticipate a surge in demand for these coins?
With people across the nation and globally set to celebrate His Majesty King Charles III's coronation, The Royal Mint anticipates people will want to purchase items, like coins to mark this milestone moment in British history.
Will some denominations enter circulation?
We are delighted to confirm that 5 million of the coronation 50p coins will enter into circulation later this year. The 50p coins entering circulation will not feature King Charles III's crowned coin portrait. The obverse (heads side) will feature the coin portrait designed by Martin Jennings, revealed in late 2022. The crowned coin portrait will appear on the commemorative coronation coins only.
When will the Coronation 50p enter circulation?
The Coronation 50p coins will enter circulation later this year. We suggest you keep an eye on our social media channels for further updates on this.
Did His Majesty personally approve these new coins?
Each coin design produced by The Royal Mint goes through a rigorous approval process and is ultimately approved officially by His Majesty King Charles III.
When does the range go on sale?
His Majesty King Charles III's official UK Coronation Commemorative Coin range will go on sale at 09:00 am UK Time on 24th April 2023 via The Royal Mint's website. This will include a 50p coin, £5 coin, Strike on the Day Sovereign as well as a selection of historic coin sets.
A range of bullion coins to mark His Majesty's coronation will launch in the coming months. Please keep an eye on The Royal Mint's social media channels and website for regular updates about this.
How many coins are there in the range?
The Royal Mint's official Coronation Commemorative Coin range for His Majesty King Charles III will include a range of denominations in various alloys and metal finishes. The range will include a 50p and £5 coin as well as an ounce range, through to larger kilogram coins. There will also be historic coin sets and a Strike on the Day Sovereign available to buy from 9 am 24th April, all of which will bear the official crowned coinage portrait of King Charles III. The Full Sovereign Collection will launch later this year.
A range of bullion coins to mark His Majesty's coronation will launch in the coming months. Please keep an eye on The Royal Mint's social media channels and website for regular updates about this.
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