5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; David Bowie
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#254369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
An image of David Bowie, with stars left, lightning bolt behind, legend right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOWIE
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued as part of the Music Legends series, the Brilliant Uncirculated coin was issued in 4 different sleeves, 3 of which exclusive to the mint with an issue limit of 15,000. The coin was also struck in a variety of denominations and metals including colourised silver proof, silver proof and gold proof. The BU mintage comprised Royal Mint packs Edition 1 (18,081 sales), Edition 2 (9,601 sales), Edition 3 (5,741 sales), Edition 4 (5,792 sales) and third party tubes (7,500 sales).
©The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that combines the image of Queen Elizabeth II with a depiction of the late musician David Bowie. This coin was issued as a tribute to Bowie, who was a British musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. The coin's design features a portrait of Bowie on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the traditional portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sure to be a treasured addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 46715 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; David Bowie) 2020 coin.
