Royal Mint releases gold £5 coin featuring Meghan Markle and Prince Harry... but it'll cost you £1,980

Sophie Williams1 May 2018

A gold £5 coin to mark Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding has gone on sale for £1,980.

The 22 carat gold coin featuring an engraved image of the couple was released by the Royal Mint today.

The coin has been approved by Buckingham Palace and has been limited to 850 editions.

It is Ms Markle's first appearance on a coin by the Royal Mint.

The coin is limited to 850 editions
Royal Mint

The Royal Mint revealed: "Following the announcement of their engagement, the Royal Mint was granted a private sitting with Prince Harry and Meghan at Kensington Palace.

"The setting of their meeting was relaxed and informal, which is reflected in the portrait of the couple.

"The pair can be seen looking lovingly into each other's eyes and highlights the easy familiarity and connection between the royal duo."

Meghan and Harry's official wedding china

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The coin was designed by Jody Clark at the Mint who also created the current effigy of the Queen in 2015.

Anne Jessopp, the Royal Mint's chief executive, said: "It has been an honour for the Royal Mint to work closely with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to create the authentic royal wedding coin celebrating this most British of celebrations."

Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

A silver £5 coin is also available for £82.50 and an uncirculated £5 coin for £13.

Coins aren't the only commemorative souvenirs on offer for the upcoming royal wedding on May 19.

Buckingham Palace has also released a range of gifts including tea towels, tankards and pillboxes.

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