In 2026, to continue the Great Engravers of the United Kingdom Collection, the Royal Mint released the tenth coin in the Great Engravers Series a special Limited Issue Jean Baptiste Merlen William IV Crown £5 Five Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid Fine .999 Silver
weighing two ounces of pure Silver.
The reverse, designed by Jean Baptiste Merlen, is based on the William IV 1831 Crown and features a shield, while the obverse depicts the Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III by Martin Jennings and a milled edge. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
A Limited Edition Presentation of 3,000 Coins Worldwide
Finished to the Royal Mint's Finest Proof Standard – the Finest Minting Finish
Struck in Fine .999 Silver Weighing Two-Ounces of Pure Silver
The Tenth Coin in the Great Engravers Coin Collection
Own a reinterpretation of one of the world’s most beautiful coins
Paying tribute to the William IV 1831 Crown, a work of superlative engraving skill
Features a reverse design by revered designer Jean Baptiste Merlen
