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 t he 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
• Reverse Designed by Lee R Jones
• Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity