King Henry VIII Anniversary Silver Coin
Celebrating the 500th anniversary of the ascension of a king considered to be controversial at the least, the Royal Mint has issued the 2009 UK Henry VIII £5 coins. These coins are available in silver, platinum, gold and cupro-nickel.
Dave Knight, Director of Commemorative Coins at the Royal Mint:
Love him or hate him, King Henry VIII is undoubtedly one of history’s most influential monarchs. His reign changed the face of England forever and we felt it was essential that this remarkable period of history was commemorated with a lasting and treasured memento.
2009 King Henry VIII coins: design and specifications
The anniversary coins marking the reign of Henry VIII have a face value of £5 with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley on the obverse.
The reverse was designed by John Bergdahl. Henry is shown standing before a frieze of roses all within a petal-shaped device used frequently to frame portraits on coins of his time.
Coins may be ordered online from around the world at www.RoyalMint.com.
| Silver Proof | Platinum | Gold Proof | Cupro-Nickel | |
| Metal Content | .925 Sterling Silver | Platinum | 22 carat gold | Cupro-Nickel |
| Finish/Condition | Proof | Proof | Proof | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Mintage | 10,000 | 100 | 1509 | 100,000 |
| Weight | 28.28g | 39.94g | 28.28g | |
| Diameter | 38.61mm | 38.61mm | 38.61mm | |
| Packaging | Display Case | Display Case | Display Case | Colored Folder |
| Issue Price | £44.95 | £4,400.00 | £1,195.00 | £9.99 |
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