© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
1 Pound - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver
2020 year| Silver (.999) | 15.71 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GBP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.71 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#228922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Britannia with trident in her left hand and shield in her right, Union Jack behind, date right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA 1/2 oz 999 FINE SILVER
2020
JT
Engraver: James Tottle
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Available in the 6-coin Silver Britannia Proof Set for 2020 with an issue limit of 1,000 sets.Issue Limit: 1,000
© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a special 5th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor Jody Clark, which was first introduced in 2015. This portrait is notable for its more mature and regal depiction of the Queen, with a slightly different crown and a more detailed rendition of her necklace and earrings. This design change marked a significant shift in the representation of the Queen on British coins, and has since become a distinctive feature of modern British numismatics.
