5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Alice Through the Looking Glass) 2021 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Alice Through the Looking Glass) 2021 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Alice Through the Looking Glass) 2021 photo
© 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
Description
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
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#299368
Rarity index
58%

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 colourised copper-nickel, colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Alice Through the Looking Glass) 2021 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design that takes inspiration from Lewis Carroll's classic tale, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The coin's reverse side features an image of Alice herself, surrounded by characters from the story, including the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, and the Queen of Hearts. This whimsical design adds a touch of magic and wonder to the coin, making it a truly special collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2021  - - - - - -

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