Mary Seacole, a Jamaican nurse who cared for soldiers during the Crimean War was known for her bravery and selflessness.
The Royal Mint has created a commemorative coin in her honor. The coin features a portrait of Seacole and illustrations of her herbal remedies.
The Royal Mint Mary Seacole commemorative coins are:
- Brilliant Uncirculated Coin: This coin is made of cupro-nickel and costs £14.50.
- Silver Proof Coin: This coin is made of .925 silver and costs £97.50. There are 1,500 of these coins available.
- Silver Proof Piedfort Coin: This coin is also made of .925 silver and costs £182.50. There are 750 of these coins available.
- Gold Proof Coin: This coin is made of 22 carat gold and costs £2,995.00. There are 125 of these coins available.
All of the coins feature a portrait of Mary Seacole on the reverse side, based on a photograph recommended by The Mary Seacole Trust and held at Winchester College. The packaging for the coins includes exclusive botanical illustrations of Seacole’s herbal remedies by Welsh fine artist Lucy Meriel Davies.
What are the Mary Seacole coins?
The coins are in base, silver and gold proof limited editions.
Mary Seacole 2023 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin | |
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Mary Seacole 2023 UK £5 Silver Proof Coin | |
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Mary Seacole 2023 UK £5 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin | |
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Mary Seacole 2023 UK £5 Gold Proof Coin | |
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Celebrating the Incredible Life of Mary Seacole
Continuing the Royal Mint growing collection of coins celebrating iconic women of British history, we are proud to honour a woman considered by many to be one of the greatest humanitarians of the last 200 years.
The first UK coin dedicated to this iconic female figure in Black history, the Mary Seacole UK £5 Coin features a design by Sandra Deiana based on a photograph of Mary Seacole, accompanied by an edge inscription that reads ‘THE ONE WHO NURSED HER SICK’.
