The 2023 Gold Five-Sovereign Piece Coin is struck by The Royal Mint in 22-carat gold as part of the British Sovereign family. This largest standard modern Sovereign denomination has 1.284 troy oz gross weight and around 1.1771 troy oz of fine gold, giving it a clear place within the wider Quarter, Half, Full, Double and Five-Sovereign range.
The obverse carries the monarch portrait used for the year of issue, while the reverse features a special reverse or commemorative treatment linked to the issue year. The 2023 coin is part of the early King Charles III era, an important transition period for modern British gold coinage, which helps place it within the changing portrait and design history of modern Royal Mint gold coinage.
The 2023 Coronation issue marks the coronation year of King Charles III, making it a significant early release of the new reign and an important modern Sovereign family date.
