5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Queen Mother
1990 year| Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#19058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
A cypher of the letter E in duplicate, above a royal crown flanked by a rose and a thistle all within an inscription and above dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
EE
·1900 · 1990·
Engraver: Leslie Durbin
Edge
Milled
Comment
The first £5 crown sized coin to be issued following the denomination increase from 25 pence due to greater production costs.Despite being produced in their millions and being available at face value from most post offices and banks, the ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation.
This design was also issued in Brilliant Uncirculated individual packs and in silver proof and gold proof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting the Queen Mother's coat of arms, which was specifically created for this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 45250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; Queen Mother) 1990 coin.
