Mary Seacole £5 Silver 2023 Proof Piedfort

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

The product is beaten with sterling silver Ag.925, weighing 56.56 grams, 38.61 mm in diameter, with proof and piedfort standards. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Mint. The product was placed in its original packaging. 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.