Commemorative coin marking Prince Philip鈥檚 鈥榣ife well lived鈥� revealed for the first time
A new coin to commemorate the life of His Royal Highness 皇冠体育app Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has been unveiled by the Chancellor today.
- Chancellor unveils new 拢5 coin commemorating the life of His Royal Highness 皇冠体育app Duke of Edinburgh.
- Coin presented on Armed Forces Day 2021, recognising the Duke鈥檚 years of naval service and support for Her Majesty 皇冠体育app Queen.
- Design features original portrait of the Duke and will be struck by the Royal Mint.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils new coin commemorating the Duke of Edinburgh.
皇冠体育app special edition 拢5 coin features an original portrait of 皇冠体育app Duke to celebrate his remarkable life. 皇冠体育app coin鈥檚 design was approved by 皇冠体育app Duke before his death in April this year and is being launched on Armed Forces Day 2021.
皇冠体育app Royal Mint will also make a 拢50,000 donation to the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award to support its important community work in the UK and internationally.
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Chancellor Rishi Sunak said:
This coin is a fitting tribute to 皇冠体育app Duke of Edinburgh, who moved and inspired so many people around the world with his decades of service both to the nation and Her Majesty 皇冠体育app Queen.
I鈥檓 proud to unveil the coin on Armed Forces Day, considering his distinguished naval career and unwavering dedication to our Monarch and to his Royal duties, and it is only right that he and the Queen are depicted together on both sides of it.
Anne Jessopp, Chief Executive of 皇冠体育app Royal Mint, said:
Since the passing of 皇冠体育app Duke of Edinburgh in April, many have commented that he led a life well lived. He was the longest serving consort in British history, and patron or president to over 750 organisations 鈥� including 皇冠体育app Royal Mint Advisory Committee.
皇冠体育app Royal Mint has marked significant Royal events for centuries and is honoured to unveil an original new coin which celebrates the life and legacy of a remarkable man. It feels fitting that this coin 鈥� which was personally approved by the Prince - will also support the work of 皇冠体育app Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Awards. 皇冠体育app Awards have benefited millions of young people since they were formed in 1956, and are perhaps Prince Philip鈥檚 greatest legacy.
Ruth Marvel, CEO of the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Awards said:
This wonderful tribute will help us build on 皇冠体育app Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 legacy so more young people can start their DofE Award journey and develop the skills, resilience and self-belief they will need to successfully navigate the challenges of adult life.
皇冠体育app coin will be available from the today, as well as post offices around the United Kingdom and special stockists across the Commonwealth and worldwide.
皇冠体育app design was personally approved by 皇冠体育app Duke of Edinburgh in 2008 and drawn by the acclaimed artist Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS.
皇冠体育app Duke of Edinburgh was the longest serving consort in British history, and for decades provided steadfast support to Her Majesty 皇冠体育app Queen and 皇冠体育app Royal Family.
皇冠体育app coin bears the inscription 鈥淗RH 皇冠体育app Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921-2021鈥� and will be struck by the Royal Mint. 皇冠体育app Duke of Edinburgh served as the President of the Royal Mint Advisory Committee for 47 years. 皇冠体育app coin is legal tender but has been designed as a limited-edition collectable or gift and will not be entering general circulation.
Further information
- 皇冠体育app commemorative coin is available from
- 皇冠体育app Duke of Edinburgh served as the President of the Royal Mint Advisory Committee from 1952 until 1999. During this period, he oversaw the creation of the coins for decimalisation and four of 皇冠体育app Queen鈥檚 definitive coinage portraits.
- 皇冠体育app Royal Mint Advisory Committee (RMAC) advises the Chancellor, as Master of the Mint, on designs for UK coinage.