The 2024 Year of the Dragon £5 - Charles III2024 £5 coin Lunar Year of the Dragon. If you were born in 2024, 2012, 2000, 1988, 1976, 1964, 1952, 1940 or 1928 then you could be in the Year of the Dragon (The New Year usually starts around early February).
The Shengxiào Collection, named after the Chinese zodiac, was introduced by the Royal Mint in 2014. Each year a Lunar animal of the Chinese zodiac representing that year is shown. 2024 is the Year of the Dragon which starts on February 10th, 2024 (Chinese New Year) and ends on January 28th, 2025
The Five Pound Cupro-Nickel BU coin (denominated as £5) has a diameter 38.61mm and a weight of 28.28g.
The series contains coins in BU, silver and gold. These coins are available (subject to stock) from the Royal Mint Shop.
The Reverse, by William Webb, shows a Dragon.
Edge is milled.
The Obverse shows a portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings. Artists initials 'MJ' just below neck.The coin is dated on both sides.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
SCBC: L151
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2024. See Coins and Events of 2024
Monarch/Ruler: Charles III (2022-Present)
Category: Five Pound Coins. See more Five Pound Coins coins
Collection: Chinese Lunar Year. See the Chinese Lunar Year collection
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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