Whereas under section 3(1)(a), (b), (c), (cc), (cd), (d) and (dd) of the Coinage Act 1971 We have power, with the advice of Our Privy Council, by Proclamation to determine the denomination, the design and dimensions of coins to be made at Our Mint, to determine the weight and fineness of certain gold coins, the remedy to be allowed in the making of such coins and their least current weight, and to determine the weight and composition of coins other than gold coins or coins of silver of Our Maundy money, and the remedy to be allowed in the making of such coins, to provide for the manner of measurement of the variation from the standard weight of coins, and to determine the percentage of impurities which such coins may contain:

And Whereas under section 3(1)(f) and (ff) of the Coinage Act 1971 We have power, with the advice of Our Privy Council, by Proclamation to direct that coins made at Our Mint other than gold, silver, cupro-nickel and bronze coins shall be current and that any coin shall be legal tender for the payment of any amount:

And Whereas under section 6(2) of the Coinage Act 1971 We have power, with the advice of Our Privy Council, by Proclamation to prescribe the composition of the standard trial plates to be used for determining the justness of coins of any metal other than gold, silver or cupro-nickel:

And Whereas it appears to Us desirable to order that there should be made at Our Mint a new series of coins of the denominations of fifteen thousand pounds, seven thousand pounds, five thousand pounds, two thousand pounds, one thousand pounds, five hundred pounds, two hundred pounds, one hundred pounds and twenty-five pounds in gold, a new series of coins of the denomination of five hundred pounds in gold piedfort, a new series of coins of the denominations of five hundred pounds, ten pounds and two pounds in standard silver, a new series of coins of the denomination of ten pounds in silver piedfort, and a new series of coins of the denomination of one hundred pounds in platinum:

We, therefore, in pursuance of the said section 3(1)(a), (b), (c), (cc), (cd), (d), (dd), (f) and (ff), the said section 6(2), and of all other powers enabling Us in that behalf, do hereby, by and with the advice of Our Privy Council, proclaim, direct and ordain as follows:

FIFTEEN THOUSAND POUND GOLD COIN

1. (1) A new coin of gold of the denomination of fifteen thousand pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 15030 grammes, a standard diameter of 220 millimetres, a millesimal fineness of not less than 999, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said gold coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 35.94 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.75 millimetres per coin.

(3) The least current weight of the said gold coin shall be 14985.08 grammes.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured by weighing each coin separately.

(5) The design of the said gold coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 15000 POUNDS·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a plain edge.’

SEVEN THOUSAND POUND GOLD COIN

2. (1) A new coin of gold of the denomination of seven thousand pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 7035 grammes, a standard diameter of 185 millimetres, a millesimal fineness of not less than 999, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said gold coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 35 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.5 millimetres per coin.

(3) The least current weight of the said gold coin shall be 6940 grammes.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured by weighing each coin separately.

(5) The design of the said gold coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 7000 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a plain edge.’

FIVE THOUSAND POUND GOLD COIN

3. (1) A new coin of gold of the denomination of five thousand pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 5015 grammes, a standard diameter of 175 millimetres, a millesimal fineness of not less than 999, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said gold coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 12 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.6 millimetres per coin.

(3) The least current weight of the said gold coin shall be 5000.01grammes.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured by weighing each coin separately.

(5) The design of the said gold coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 5000 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a plain edge.’

TWO THOUSAND POUND GOLD COIN

4. (1) A new coin of gold of the denomination of two thousand pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 2010 grammes, a standard diameter of 150 millimetres, a millesimal fineness of not less than 999, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said gold coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 11.97 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.6 millimetres per coin.

(3) The least current weight of the said gold coin shall be 1995.04 grammes.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured by weighing each coin separately.

(5) The design of the said gold coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2000 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

ONE THOUSAND POUND GOLD COIN

5. (1) A new coin of gold of the denomination of one thousand pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 1005 grammes, a standard diameter of 100 millimetres, a millesimal fineness of not less than 999, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said gold coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 6 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.3 millimetres per coin.

(3) The least current weight of the said gold coin shall be 997.5 grammes.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured by weighing each coin separately.

(5) The design of the said gold coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 1000 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

FIVE HUNDRED POUND GOLD COIN

6. (1) A new coin of gold of the denomination of five hundred pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 156.295 grammes, a standard diameter of 50 millimetres, a millesimal fineness of not less than 999.9, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said gold coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 0.937 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.125 millimetres per coin.

(3) The least current weight of the said gold coin shall be 155.12 grammes.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured as the average of a sample of not more than one kilogram of the coin.

(5) The design of the said gold coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 500 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

TWO HUNDRED POUND GOLD COIN

7. (1) A new coin of gold of the denomination of two hundred pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 62.42 grammes, a standard diameter of 40 millimetres, a millesimal fineness of not less than 999.9, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said gold coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight, diameter or fineness specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 0.24 grammes;

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.125 millimetres per coin; and

(c) a variation from the said millesimal fineness of two per mille.

(3) The least current weight of the said gold coin shall be 62.12 grammes.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured as the average of a sample of not more than one kilogram of the coin.

(5) The design of the said gold coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 200 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

ONE HUNDRED POUND GOLD COIN

8. (1) A new coin of gold of the denomination of one hundred pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 31.21 grammes, a standard diameter of 32.69 millimetres, a millesimal fineness of not less than 999.9, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said gold coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 0.12 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.125 millimetres per coin.

(3) The least current weight of the said gold coin shall be 31.06 grammes.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured as the average of a sample of not more than one kilogram of the coin.

(5) The design of the said gold coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

TWENTY-FIVE POUND GOLD COIN

9. (1) A new coin of gold of the denomination of twenty-five pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 7.8 grammes, a standard diameter of 22 millimetres, a millesimal fineness of not less than 999.9, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said gold coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 0.024 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.125 millimetres per coin.

(3) The least current weight of the said gold coin shall be 7.77 grammes.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured as the average of a sample of not more than one kilogram of the coin.

(5) The design of the said gold coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 25 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

FIVE HUNDRED POUND GOLD PIEDFORT COIN

10. (1) A new coin of gold of the denomination of five hundred pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 312.52 grammes, a standard diameter of 65 millimetres, a millesimal fineness of not less than 999, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said gold coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 1.392 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.125 millimetres per coin.

(3) The least current weight of the said gold coin shall be 310.78 grammes.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured as the average of a sample of not more than one kilogram of the coin.

(5) The design of the said gold coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 500 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

FIVE HUNDRED POUND STANDARD SILVER COIN

11. (1) A new coin of silver of the denomination of five hundred pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 1005 grammes, a standard diameter of 100 millimetres, a standard composition of not less than 999 parts per thousand fine silver, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said silver coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 6 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.3 millimetres per coin.

(3) The variation from the standard weight will be measured by weighing each coin separately.

(4) The design of the said silver coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 500 POUNDS· ” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

(5) The said silver coin shall be legal tender for payment of any amount in any part of Our United Kingdom.

TEN POUND STANDARD SILVER COIN

12. (1) A new coin of silver of the denomination of ten pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 156.295 grammes, a standard diameter of 65 millimetres, a standard composition of not less than 999 parts per thousand fine silver, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said silver coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 0.934 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.125 millimetres per coin.

(3) The variation from the standard weight will be measured as the average of a sample of not more than one kilogram of the coin.

(4) The design of the said silver coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

(5) The said silver coin shall be legal tender for payment of any amount in any part of Our United Kingdom.

TWO POUND STANDARD SILVER COIN

13. (1) A new coin of silver of the denomination of two pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 31.21 grammes, a standard diameter of 38.61 millimetres, a standard composition of not less than 999 parts per thousand fine silver, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said silver coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 0.12 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.125 millimetres per coin.

(3) The variation from the standard weight will be measured as the average of a sample of not more than one kilogram of the coin.

(4) The design of the said silver coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 2 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

(5) The said silver coin shall be legal tender for payment of any amount in any part of Our United Kingdom.

TEN POUND SILVER PIEDFORT COIN

14. (1) A new coin of silver of the denomination of ten pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 312.59 grammes, a standard diameter of 65 millimetres, a standard composition of not less than 999 parts per thousand fine silver, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said silver coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 1.8 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.125 millimetres per coin.

(3) The variation from the standard weight will be measured as the average of a sample of not more than one kilogram of the coin.

(4) The design of the said silver coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 10 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

(5) The said silver coin shall be legal tender for payment of any amount in any part of Our United Kingdom.

ONE HUNDRED POUND PLATINUM COIN

15. (1) A new coin of platinum of the denomination of one hundred pounds shall be made, being a coin of a standard weight of 31.21 grammes, a standard diameter of 32.69 millimetres, and being circular in shape.

(2) In the making of the said platinum coin a remedy (that is, a variation from the standard weight or diameter specified above) shall be allowed of an amount not exceeding the following, that is to say:

(a) a variation from the said standard weight of an amount per coin of 0.120 grammes; and

(b) a variation from the said standard diameter of 0.125 millimetres per coin.

(3) The said platinum coin may contain impurities of five-tenths of one per centum.

(4) The variation from the standard weight will be measured as the average of a sample of not more than one kilogram of the coin.

(5) The composition of the standard trial plates to be used for determining the justness of the said platinum coin shall be pure platinum.

(6) The design of the said platinum coin shall be as follows:

‘For the obverse impression Our effigy with the inscription “· CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 100 POUNDS ·” and the date of the year, and for the reverse a portrait of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II accompanied by the inscription “· ELIZABETH REGINA 1926 – 2022 ·”. The coin shall have a grained edge.’

(7) The said platinum coin shall be current and shall be legal tender for payment of any amount in any part of Our United Kingdom.

16. This Proclamation shall come into force on the fourteenth day of September Two thousand and twenty-two.

Given at Our Court at Buckingham Palace, this thirteenth day of September in the year of Our Lord Two thousand and twenty-two and in the first year of Our Reign.

GOD SAVE THE KING