5 Pounds - Charles III The Spice Girls Silver Proof (2026)
Circulating version: 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III The Spice Girls
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2026 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (999/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 62.860g · 2.0190 t oz |
| Diameter | 40.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Uncrowned portrait of King Charles III left, legend and date around.
A depiction of each of the Spice Girls in silhouette form, with each of their signatures and the inscription, legend centre.
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About the 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III The Spice Girls – Silver Proof
The 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III The Spice Girls – Silver Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in 99.9% silver. It weighs 62.86g and measures 40mm across. Reverse design: A depiction of each of the Spice Girls in silhouette form, with each of their signatures and the inscription, legend centre.
Common questions
How much is the 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III The Spice Girls – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III The Spice Girls – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £80.88 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III The Spice Girls – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III The Spice Girls, not the coin found in change. At 62.86g of 99.9% silver it is heavier than the 28.28g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2026 5 Pounds - Charles III The Spice Girls – Silver Proof?
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.
History and design
This is a collector version of the 5 Pounds - Charles III The Spice Girls. The history below is that coin's; the mintage, varieties and collecting notes on its page do not apply to this strike.
The Spice Girls released their debut single, Wannabe, and their debut album, Spice, in 1996. The Royal Mint says they reached number one in 37 countries and launched a Girl Power movement, and calls them the best-selling female group of all time. This £5 crown marks the 30th anniversary and went on sale from the Royal Mint website on 3 March 2026.
The coin joined the Mint's Music Legends series after Freddie Mercury, Elton John, David Bowie, George Michael, Shirley Bassey and Paul McCartney. The Mint calls it the first coin in the series to honour a girl group and the first UK commemorative coin to carry a band's autographs. It was made in partnership with Bravado, Universal Music Group's brand management and merchandise division, and was officially approved by the band. The group said they could never have imagined being "the first female group to be given their very own coin".
The reverse is by Ffion Gwillim, credited in the press release as Ffion Rees (née Gwillim). The Mint's list of £5 designs also credits her with the Tale of Peter Rabbit and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland crowns. Her design shows all five members striking a pose in silhouette beside their authentic autographs. The proclamation describes each of the Spice Girls in silhouette, with each of their signatures and the inscription SPICE GIRLS.
The obverse has Martin Jennings's portrait of King Charles III with the inscription CHARLES III D G REX F D 5 POUNDS and the date 2026. The edge is milled.
Sources
- £5 Coin Designs and Specifications, The Royal Mint (read 9 Oct 2026)
- The Spice Girls 2026 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin, The Royal Mint (read 10 Oct 2026)
- Proclamation determining the specifications and designs for a new series of gold coins, silver coins and five pound cupro-nickel coins (notice 5045002, 6 February 2026), The Gazette (read 10 Oct 2026)
- Royal Mint Celebrates 30 Years Of Girl Power With Official UK Spice Girls Commemorative Coin (press release, 3 March 2026), The Royal Mint (read 10 Oct 2026)
- The Spice Girls 2026 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Colour Coin - Baby Spice, The Royal Mint (read 10 Oct 2026)
- The Spice Girls 2026 UK 2oz Silver Proof Coin, The Royal Mint (read 10 Oct 2026)
- Commemorative Coin Striking Numbers, The Royal Mint (read 10 Oct 2026)
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