Mary Seacole £5 Copper 2023

Mary Seacole £5 Copper 2023 presents activist and volunteer Mary Seacole, who provided soldiers with a place to recuperate from the harsh realities of the front line during the Crimean War.

The coin is minted from copper-nickel alloy, weighing 28.28 grams, 38.61 mm in diameter. The mintage of the coin is unlimited. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Mint. The coin is guaranteed by the UK government as to its legality, purity of the bullion and origin of the metal, and is full legal tender in the issuer's country.

Obverse shows the likeness of King Charles III of Great Britain and the denomination and year, designed by Martin Jennings.

Reverse the coin features an image of Mary Seacole and is based on an authentic photograph of the woman. On the reverse is the inscription "MARY SEACOLE". The designer of the reverse was Sandra Deiana.