In 2017, to celebrate the 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue Brilliant Uncirculated King Canute £5 Five Pound Coin Pack Sealed.
The reverse designed by Lee R. Jonesdepicts 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 .
Limited Issue Presentation of 26,567 Worldwide
Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated Standard, a Finer Standard than Circulating Coins
The only UK coin to commemorate the 1017 Coronation of King Canute
The first time King Canute has been commemorated on a UK Coin
The first time a 1,000-year anniversary has been commemorated on a Royal Mint coin
