© The Royal Mint, 2021
© The Royal Mint, 2021
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Alice Through the Looking Glass
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 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#299367 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Image of Alice, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, legend below
Script: Latin
Lettering: THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS
Engraver: Ffion Gwillim
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second of 2 coins celebrating Lewis Carroll's famous book Through the Looking Glass, the coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 15,000© The Royal Mint, 2021
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic tale, "Alice Through the Looking Glass." The coin's reverse side depicts a scene of Alice encountering the Cheshire Cat, surrounded by a colorful and whimsical background. The design is the work of artist David Knapton, who is known for his imaginative and detailed illustrations. The coin's obverse side features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, also designed by Knapton. This coin is a special edition released in 2021 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's birth, and it is a must-have for any collector of unique and artistic coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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