© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Alfred The Great
2021 year| Copper-nickel | 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 | 2021 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#287715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
An image of Alfred the Great, legend around, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALFRED THE GREAT 871
JB
·2021·
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Known for his military successes and far-sighted cultural reforms, Alfred the Great is one of the most influential monarchs in British history. Born c.848, when Britain was in the grip of Viking raids, Alfred the Great went on to become the only leader able to broker peace after years of turmoil. Intelligent, pious and fair, the king used this period of relative peace in Wessex to pave the way for many changes that shaped the nation and monarchy forever, including his grand vision of a united nation.The £5 coin is inspired by a priceless Anglo-Saxon relic, the Alfred Jewel, and features an inscription taken from the artefact, which translates as ‘ALFRED ORDERED ME TO BE MADE’.
Issued individually, the coin was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Alfred The Great) 2021 coin from the United Kingdom features an image of King Alfred the Great on the reverse side, who was a Saxon king who ruled from 871 to 899 and is known for his efforts to unify England and promote education and literacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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