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5000 Pounds - Charles III The Angel; Gold Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2026 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Effigy of King Charles III facing left, uncrowned, rendered in high relief with fine portrait detail characteristic of proof striking. The sovereign's initials 'MJ' appear in the field, attributing the portrait to engraver Martin Jennings. The circular legend around the periphery reads 'CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·5000 POUNDS·2026', incorporating the denomination and date as integral elements of the obverse design. |
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| Obverse lettering | CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·5000 POUNDS·2026 MJ |
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The "Angel" denomination revives a type first struck under Edward IV in 1465, named for the Archangel Michael depicted on the original medieval issue. For centuries it served as the coin placed on the eyes or lips of monarchs during the Royal Touch ceremony — a ritual in which the sovereign was believed to cure scrofula. Charles II performed the ceremony on over 90,000 subjects during his reign. Charles III has no such claim, but the Royal Mint's revival of the Angel as a prestige bullion format dates to 1979, when it was reintroduced specifically as a competitor to the Krugerrand in the high-purity investment market.