Commemorative issue

100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb

Obverse

Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:

ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·5 POUNDS·2022·

J.C

Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix

Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith

Designer: Jody Clark Read more on Wikipedia

Reverse

A depiction of the golden funeral mask of King Tutankhamun, inscription around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:

DISCOVERY OF TUTANKHAMUN’S TOMB

LC

Designer: Laura Clancy

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: · THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS

Mint

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)

Comments

Issued to commemorate the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. This strike was issued after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II but the design continued to bear the image of The Queen, in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition. This ensured minimal environmental impact as the designs, tools and packaging for these products had already been produced.

The coin was issued individually as well as in a coin and stamp cover (issue limit: 750, sales unknown), and the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 2,682.