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5 Pounds - Charles III (American Declaration of Independence, Silver Proof) (2026)

CountryUK Year2026 Denom5 Pounds MetalSilver (.999) Melt £74.71
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2026
Denomination5 Pounds
Face value£5
CirculationCirculating
CompositionSilver (.999) (999/1000 fine)
Weight62.860g · 2.0190 t oz
Diameter40.0mm
ShapeRound
EdgeReeded
Obv. artistMartin Jennings
Rev. artistGordon Summers
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags Bird Independence
Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III facing left, legend around.

CHARLES III·D·G·REX·F·D·5 POUNDS MJ

Reverse

A hand holding a quill pen divides the design. To the right, an American bald eagle takes flight. Inscription around.

250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE GS

Silver content
Fine troy oz 2.0190
Melt value £74.71

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About the 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III (American Declaration of Independence, Silver Proof)

The 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III (American Declaration of Independence, Silver Proof) is a circulating 5 pounds coin, struck in 99.9% silver. It weighs 62.86g and measures 40mm across. Reverse design: A hand holding a quill pen divides the design. To the right, an American bald eagle takes flight. Inscription around.

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How much is the 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III (American Declaration of Independence, Silver Proof) worth?

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Check the weight 62.86g and diameter 40mm and the metal (99.9% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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History and design

Issued to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of American Independence. 

The quill in the design has been incused to provide a debossed effect symbolising the oppression felt under British rule, while the eagle on the reverse of the coin has been embossed in bold relief to illustrate the freedoms that followed the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The coin was issued in a variety of metals and denominations. Issue limit: 1,010
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© The Royal Mint, 2026

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