2026 UK 2oz The Angel £5 Proof Silver Coin

Basic Information

  • Produced by The Royal Mint.
  • Struck in .999 fine silver and finished to a proof standard.
  • The reverse of the coin depicts the Archangel Michael slaying Satan, which is represented as a dragon.
  • The 'Angel', was an iconic English gold coin first introduced by King Edward IV in 1465. emulating the 'Angelot', a similar French coin.
  • Initially introduced as a new, slightly smaller variation of the 'Noble', coin, the 'Angel, is sometimes referred to as the 'Angel Noble', coin.
  • The depiction of the Archangel Michael slaying the dragon on the reverse of the coin is reimagined by artist and sculptor, Sandra Deiana.
  • The Latin inscription ‘PER CRUCEM TUAM + SALVA NOS CHRISTE REDEMPTOR’, featured around the reverse of the coin, translates as ‘By thy Cross, save us, O Christ, our Redeemer.
  • The signature initials 'SD', of the artist Sandra Deiana, are positioned on the reverse of the coin near the outer rim on the bottom right, underneath the portrayal of the dragon.
  • The obverse of the coin features the official, uncrowned portrait of King Charles III, created by Martin Jennings.
  • The Latin inscription around the obverse of the coin, 'CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · ', an abbreviation of 'CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX FIDEI DEFENSOR', translates as 'Charles III, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith', followed by the value of '5 POUNDS', and the year '2026', in English.
  • The initials 'MJ', of the artist Martin Jennings who created the official portrait of King Charles III, are displayed on the obverse of the coin, below the neck of the portrait.
  • Provided by The Royal Mint in a presentation box.
  • Maximum mintage of 1,471.

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