2023 Royal Mint King Charles III 75th Birthday 1/2oz Silver Proof Coin
King Charles III 75th Birthday | 1/2oz Silver Proof | Recovered Silver Issue | Limited Edition 5,000
Celebrate the 75th birthday of His Majesty King Charles III with this historic commemorative silver proof coin from The Royal Mint.
Issued in the same year as the King’s coronation, this prestigious release marks an important royal milestone while also highlighting The Royal Mint’s commitment to sustainability and innovation.
Struck from 1/2oz of .999 fine silver to flawless Proof standard, this coin is notably the first ever Royal Mint coin produced using silver recovered from medical and industrial X-ray films.
Featuring a nature-inspired reverse design by Dan Thorne, the coin honours His Majesty’s long-standing dedication to environmental causes and sustainable living.
🎨 Design Description
The reverse, created by Royal Mint designer Dan Thorne, features a refined artistic composition inspired by His Majesty’s passion for the environment and sustainability.
The obverse displays the official coinage portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings together with the denomination and year-date.
The coin’s flawless Proof finish highlights the intricate detailing and mirror-like fields characteristic of Royal Mint commemorative proof issues.
✨ Key Features
♻️ First Royal Mint coin struck using recovered X-ray silver
👑 Celebrates King Charles III’s 75th birthday
✨ Premium Proof quality finish
🏛️ Issued by The Royal Mint
🌿 Reverse design inspired by environmental themes
🤴 King Charles III coronation year release
🌍 Limited edition: 5,000 worldwide
🇬🇧 United Kingdom legal tender (£1)
🎁 Official presentation packaging
📋 Specifications
| Year | 2023 |
| Mint | Royal Mint |
| Theme | King Charles III 75th Birthday |
| Metal | Silver |
| Purity | .999 |
| Weight | 1/2oz (15.71g) |
| Diameter | 27.00 mm |
| Finish | Proof |
| Denomination | £1 |
| Limited Edition | 5,000 |
| Obverse Designer | Martin Jennings |
| Reverse Designer | Dan Thorne |
| Legal Tender | United Kingdom |
| Packaging | Official Royal Mint presentation packaging |
| SKU | CG23RMKCSSPFHZBX01 |
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