In 2020, to celebrate Britain's Longest Reigning King George III, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue George III £5 Five Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse designed by Dominique Evans features a portrait of King George III while the obverse depicts the Fifth Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II both designed by Jody Clark.
The first time Britain’s longest reigning king has been celebrated on modern UK coinage
A design that embraces the multiple interests of George III and the events of his reign
The edge lettering – ‘I GLORY IN THE NAME OF BRITON’ – comes from a speech by George III at his accession
The design features George III’s royal cypher
A Limited Edition Presentation of 2500, a historically low number for a royalty themed £5 coin
