The NEW 400th Anniversary Pure Gold Proof £5 Laurel

The NEW 400th Anniversary Pure Gold Proof £5 Laurel

Featuring a ONE-YEAR-ONLY crown privy mark

• Struck in 24-Carat Gold to a Proof finish
• Officially approved by Buckingham Palace
• Includes unique right-facing effigy

An official NEW gold coin has been released to mark 400 years since the last ever Laurel in 1625. Officially approved by Buckingham Palace, this superb 2025-dated coin has been struck in Pure 24-Carat Gold to the finest Proof finish, and boasts an official right-facing portrait of Charles III by leading engraver Jody Clark. Inspired by the original 17th century Laurel, His Majesty is shown wearing a laurel wreath upon his head, just as James I appeared on the coin four centuries ago. The NEW coin is also further enhanced by a rare crown privy mark. Meanwhile, depicted on the reverse is a crown above a Quartered Shield, again mirroring the original design. As the Laurel is one of England’s most famous gold coins, demand for this NEW release is expected to be high, so with only a small allocation of the gold coin's strict 4,999-piece mintage now available, a swift response is essential. Comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity.