2018 Four Generations of Royalty 2018 £5 BU

• The first time the four family members have been celebrated on a coin
• Features a design by heraldic artist and calligrapher Timothy Noad
• Finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, a finer finish than circulating coins

Four Generations of Royalty, One Remarkable Family

With the 65th anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen’s coronation, and an eagerly-anticipated royal wedding, 2018 is a year full of celebrations. At The Royal Mint we are always delighted to be marking such happy events with the nation, striking the official United Kingdom coins that will last for generations to come. These joyful times also surround a historic moment in royal British history, as not since the reign of Queen Victoria have four successive generations of royalty been able to come together to celebrate these important milestones.

Now, as these four generations of the Royal Family mark an increasing number of personal and public occasions, we celebrate the growing family with an official United Kingdom coin approved by the Palace. This commemorative coin is finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, a finer finish than the coins we use every day. It is presented in a display folder that is filled with information and images on the four generations that are celebrated on this coin.

The 2018 Four Generations of Royalty £5 BU Coin was issued to celebrate the royal family, specifically the four generations of British royals at the time: Queen Elizabeth II, her son Prince Charles, her grandson Prince William, and her great-grandson Prince George. This coin commemorates the royal lineage and the continuity of the British monarchy across generations.

Key Features:

1. Obverse Design:

   • The obverse features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Jody Clark. This portrait was introduced in 2015 and is the most recent official effigy of the Queen used on UK coins. It depicts the Queen in her traditional crown and gown, facing right.

2. Reverse Design:

   • The reverse of the coin, designed by Owen & Pomeroy, features a striking and symbolic design representing the four generations of the British royal family.

   • The design includes portraits of the four royals arranged in a line from top to bottom: Queen Elizabeth II at the top, followed by Prince Charles, Prince William, and Prince George at the bottom. The portraits are framed with a stylized royal coronet and ornate patterns that symbolize the continuity of the monarchy through the generations.

   • The inscription reads: “FOUR GENERATIONS OF ROYALTY” and includes the year 2018.

3. Metal Composition:

   • The coin is struck in cupro-nickel, a common material used for many £5 coins, offering durability while maintaining its appeal as a collector’s item.

4. Weight and Size:

   • The coin weighs 28.28 grams and has a diameter of 38.61 mm, typical for the £5 denomination.

5. Mintage:

   • The coin was issued in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition. The total mintage is typically limited, and the coin was sold in special packaging designed for collectors.

6. Packaging:

   • The 2018 Four Generations of Royalty £5 BU Coin was released in a presentation folder featuring details about the coin’s design and the royal family it celebrates.

7. Significance:

   • This coin is significant for its portrayal of the direct line of succession to the British throne and the unity between the four generations of royals.

   • At the time of release, this royal family lineup represented an important moment in British history, with Prince George being the young future king, symbolizing the monarchy’s long-term continuity.