In 2017, to celebrate the 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue King Canute £5 Five Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse designed by Lee R. Jones depicts a portrait of King Canute the Viking conqueror hailed the first King of England while the obverse design features the Fifth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark . These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 2,929 Coins Worldwide
Struck to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Celebrating the 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute
