United Kingdom: New series “British Monarchs” launches with gold and silver Proof coins, with first coins featuring Henry VII Tudor

The Royal Mint has launched (24th January) a dynamic and ambitious new numismatic collector series that focuses on the 1,000-year-old kingdom and the sovereigns who have played a pivotal role in shaping the realm. Some of the most legendary monarchs have worn the English or British crown and the newly launched “British Monarchs Collection” uniquely celebrates these iconic kings and queens by providing a numismatic snapshot of their reign and chapters of history they represent. 

The series launches with the first king in the Tudor dynasty Henry VII, who reigned from 1485 to 1509, and was succeeded by his son, the infamous King Henry VIII. The reverse side features a finely recreated effigy of the 15th-century monarch as he appeared on his silver hammered coinage. Each of the commemorative coins in the new series features the obverse portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark and in use of all British commemorative and circulation type coins since 2015. The denomination and year of issue also appear on the obverse as part of the legend surrounding the Queen’s likeness. 

The series will also include monarchs from the Stuart, Hanoverian, and Windsor — formerly known as Saxe-Coburg-Gotha — royal houses. Each year will see the launch of several new coins, released sequentially in January, March, June and September*. 

Denom	Metal	Weight	Diameter	Quality	Maximum Mintage
Two pounds	.999 Silver	31.1 g	38.6 mm	Proof	1,250
Five pounds	.999 Silver	62.2 g	40 mm	Proof	700
10 pounds	.999 Silver	156.3 g	65 mm	Proof	275
10 pounds	.999 Silver	312.2 g	65 mm	Proof	150
100 pounds	.999 Gold	31.2 g	32.6 mm	Proof	100
200 pounds	.999 Gold	62.4 g	40 mm	Proof	175
500 pounds	.999 Gold	156.3 g	50 mm	Proof	75

Each of the gold and silver range of the British Monarchs collector coins is specially encapsulated and presented in a selection of hardwood high-gloss cases (gold), leatherette, or black matte cases (silver) accompanied by numbered certificates of authenticity. For additional information about this new collector series, please visit the Royal Mint’s website.

2022
MONARCH	HOUSE	LAUNCH DATE
King Henry VII	Tudor	January
King James I	Stuart	March
King George I	Hanoverian	June
King Edward VII	Saxe-Coburg-Gotha	September

 

2023
MONARCH	HOUSE	LAUNCH DATE
King Henry VIII	Tudor	January
King Charles I	Stuart	March
King Charles II	Stuart	June
King George II	Hanoverian	September

 

2024
MONARCH	HOUSE	LAUNCH DATE
King Edward VI	Tudor	January
King James II	Stuart	March
King George III	Hanoverian	June
King George IV	Hanoverian	June
King George V	Saxe-Coburg-Gotha / Windsor	September

 

2025
MONARCH	HOUSE	LAUNCH DATE
Queen Mary I	Tudor	January
King William III and Queen Mary II	Stuart	March
King William IV	Hanoverian	June
King George VI	Windsor	September

 

2026
MONARCH	HOUSE	LAUNCH DATE
Queen Elizabeth I	Tudor	January
Queen Anne	Stuart	March
Queen Victoria	Hanoverian	June
Queen Elizabeth II	Windsor	September

*All the information provided regarding the dates and launch order of the monarchs are all subject to change across the five-year series.

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