United Kingdom: Royal Mint’s first £5 crown coin commemorating itself as part of the “Tower of London” coin series

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The Royal Mint has unveiled a special £5 coin in commemoration of itself, and it is the first time this kind of coin has been minted in its 1,100 year history telling the story of Britain’s coinage. The coins were created in collaboration with Historic Royal Palaces. This is the third in a collection of four commemorative Tower of London coins documenting the iconic landmark’s history. The Royal Mint is the original minter of English (later British) coins and can trace its history back to the time of Alfred the Great.

Designed by heraldic artist Timothy Noad, the Royal Mint coin design pays tribute to these origins. It features the image of an Edward I (reigned 1272–1307) silver penny — one of the first coins struck at the Tower — set against a Norman arched window from the White Tower.

The reverse design features a special Tower mint mark, which can also be found on the other coins within The Tower of London collection.

The obverse side depicts the fifth effigy of HM Queen Elizabeth II created by Royal Mint engraver Jody Clark and introduced onto all circulation and many commemorative coins in 2015.

Denom.	Metal	Weight	Diameter	Quality	Maximum Mintage
Five pounds	Cupro-nickel	28.2 g	38.6 mm	Brilliant Unc.	Unlimited
Five pounds	.925 Silver	28.2 g	38.6 mm	Proof	1,510
Five pounds	.925 Silver	56.5 g	38.6 mm	Proof	410
Five pounds	.916.7 Gold	62.2 gs	38.6 mm	Proof	135

Each Brilliant Uncirculated cupro-nickel crown is presented in a colourful folder, which includes images and informative text about the Tower of London, the Edward I silver penny, and its history.

The traditional silver Proof-quality crown and Piedfort crown coins are presented in black matte custom cases, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

The gold Proof quality coins are presented in polished hardwood cases, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. For additional information about these coins and others available from the Royal Mint, please visit their website.

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