© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Black Bull of Clarence
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#135313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
A bull supporting the shield of arms used by Edward IV and Richard III as well as the sovereigns of the Houses of Lancaster and Tudor, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·2018·
BLACK BULL OF CLARENCE
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fourth design in The Queen's Beasts BU series which began in 2016 with the Lion of England, there are a total of ten Beasts representing the statues that stood in Westminster Abbey on the Queen's Coronation in 1953. The original statues are now on display in the Canadian Museum of History at Gatineau, whilst James Woodford's sculpted replicas stand in the Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew, London.Issued individually in Brilliant Uncirculated packs (11,263 sales) as well as in third party tubes (6,500 sales). This Jody Clark reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations.
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
The Black Bull of Clarence on the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait) coin from the United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) is a symbol of strength and courage, and it's also a nod to the coat of arms of the British royal family.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 17763 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (5th portrait; Black Bull of Clarence) 2018 coin.
