Brilliant Uncirculated Quality

The cupro-nickel coin is struck by the Royal Mint in brilliant uncirculated quality.

Crown and Oak Leaves Design

The specially designed reverse depicts a crown, the symbol of monarchy, with a spray of oak leaves and, in a pleasing link with the coinage of Charles II, interlinked Cs.

United Kingdom Legal Tender

Depicting the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse, the coin is issued as legal tender of the United Kingdom.

Colourful Presentation Folder

The coin is housed in a colourful presentation folder recounting the life of Charles II.

Limited Issue

The presentation is limited to 50,000 worldwide.

Technical Specifications

Historical Information

Charles II hid in an oak tree to escape capture following his defeat at the Battle of Worcester, and this became a defining moment in Restoration lore. The coin therefore includes a number of references to it, with oak leaves featuring prominently, as well as oak apple flowers. The latter refer to Oak Apple Day, a national holiday celebrating the King’s return to London. The heraldic crown is a very simplified version of Charles II’s crown, and the floral design beneath it includes an English rose of the period and thistles representing Scotland. The entwined C and lettering style are taken from the coinage of Charles II. The design was created by David Cornell.