{"product_id":"2022-tutankhamuns-tomb-100th-anniversary-5-silver-proof-royal-mint-boxed-coa-0275","title":"2022 Tutankhamun's Tomb 100th Anniversary £5 Silver Proof – Royal Mint Boxed COA 0275","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2022 Tutankhamun's Tomb – 100th Anniversary £5 Silver Proof Coin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate one of archaeology’s greatest discoveries with this exceptional \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Royal Mint £5 Silver Proof Coin\u003c\/strong\u003e, issued to mark the \u003cstrong\u003e100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn November 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter opened the tomb of the young Egyptian pharaoh in the Valley of the Kings. A century later, The Royal Mint commemorated this landmark moment with an intricate reverse depicting the instantly recognisable golden funerary mask of Tutankhamun, designed by \u003cstrong\u003eLaura Clancy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in \u003cstrong\u003e.925 sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e to a premium \u003cstrong\u003eProof finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, this British £5 commemorative has a \u003cstrong\u003elimited edition presentation of just 1,922\u003c\/strong\u003e, echoing the year of the discovery. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II’s fifth definitive portrait by Jody Clark, making this a particularly poignant release from the final year of Her Late Majesty’s reign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Royal Mint, United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e £5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e .925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28.28g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine silver content:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 26.16g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38.61mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tutankhamun’s burial mask by Laura Clancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge inscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited edition presentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,922\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum coin mintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,682\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0275\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOriginal Royal Mint Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in its protective capsule and original black Royal Mint presentation box, with original white outer packaging, commemorative Tutankhamun booklet and individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExactly the coin and presentation set pictured will be supplied.\u003c\/strong\u003e An attractive collector’s piece for fans of British commemoratives, Ancient Egyptian history and premium silver proofs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGDP Bullion Ltd – Collectors for Collectors.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Royal Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55459960357201,"sku":"GDP-2022-TUTANKHAMUN-5-SP-0275","price":97.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/1423\/9057\/files\/gdp-2022-tutankhamun-tomb-100th-anniversary-silver-proof-5-coa0275.png?v=1792873248","url":"https:\/\/gdpbullion.com\/products\/2022-tutankhamuns-tomb-100th-anniversary-5-silver-proof-royal-mint-boxed-coa-0275","provider":"GDP Bullion LTD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}