First ever Princess Anne £5 honours a lifetime of service
As The Princess Royal celebrates her 75th birthday in 2025, a UK £5 coin has been issued to mark the milestone.
Issued by The Royal Mint and personally approved by Princess Anne herself, the 2025 UK 75th Birthday of Princess Anne £5 is the first ever UK coin dedicated to Her Royal Highness.
A Royal and numismatic first
This coin marks a numismatic first, as Princess Anne has never before featured on a UK coin, and to make it extra special, The Princess Royal personally approved the design.
The reverse design features Princess Anne’s official Coat of Arms, along with an official photographic portrait by acclaimed royal photographer John Swannell, Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society.
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Honouring a lifetime of service
From her earliest days, Princess Anne has remained one of the hardest-working royals, carrying out public duties since the age of 18 and supporting over 300 charities and organisations.
Image Credit: Chatham House, via Wikimedia Commons
Whether it’s representing the UK abroad, or devoting time to causes close to her heart, The Princess Royal has spent decades showing what it truly means to serve.
Passion for equestrianism
Her Royal Highness is perhaps best known for her love horses and her passion for equestrianism. Did you know, Princess Anne became the first member of the British Royal Family to compete in the Olympic Games? She represented Great Britain in eventing at the 1976 Montreal Olympics, however she unfortunately fell from her horse after he hit the 19th fence on the steeplechase course.
Her trusted mount, Doublet – a Thoroughbred cross gelding – helped her to victory at the 1971 European Eventing Championships, where she claimed individual gold. This dedication to the sport not only showcased her skill and determination, but also cemented her status as one of the most respected figures in the equestrian world.
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The 2025 UK 75th Birthday of Princess Anne £5 is a fitting tribute to her legacy and unwavering commitment to the Crown.
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I dearly wanted to purchase this coin but for some reason the portraiture on the coin just doesn’t seem to work for me. I compare the coin with the official portrait that it was taken from and yes it’s very similar but for some reason it just seems odd. I had a similar issue with the Dame Vera Lynn £2 coin issued in 2022 that one is odd. Perhaps it should have been part of the 2025 annual set like Dame Vera. A shame really for such an interesting Royal. Charles on the obverse, spot on, jowls and all.