5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin obverse
Obverse
5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin reverse
Reverse
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Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Sells regularly: 12 verified sales in the last 12 months.

5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin (2023)

CountryUK Year2023 Denom5 Pounds Mintage14,102 MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper-nickel
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2023
Denomination5 Pounds
Face value£5
Mintage14,102
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight28.280g
Diameter38.6mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend around.

Reverse

Merlin with an owl on his shoulder, holding a staff with the moon in the background, legend around.

5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin market value

£10.98
Median of 11 verified BU sales, the grade that sells most often. 12 sales across 2 grades.
Grade range £7 – £11
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5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin price history

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5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin value by grade

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
BU £10.00 🔒 eBay £10.98 – £6.52 – £18.50 11 11 27-09-2026
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VF £6.52 🔒 eBay £6.52 (1) – £6.52 – £6.52 1 1 24-09-2026
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Pricing Data
2 grades · last updated 27 Oct 2026

About the 2023 5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin

The 2023 5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in copper-nickel. It weighs 28.28g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: Merlin with an owl on his shoulder, holding a staff with the moon in the background, legend around.

14,102 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2023 5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin worth?

Verified sold prices for the 2023 5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin run from £6.52 to £10.98 across 2 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one.

How do I identify the 2023 5 Pounds - Charles III Merlin?

Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 38.61mm and the metal (copper-nickel) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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