© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th Portrait; Lion of England
| 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 |
| Years | 2017-2019 |
| 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#116389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Crowned Lion of England dividing date, holding quartered shield of arms, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2017 ·
LION OF ENGLAND
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The first design in The Queen's Beasts BU series, 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.Originally struck in 2017 and issued individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack.
©The Royal Mint, 2017
The Royal Mint re-issued this design with a 2018 date to commemorate England's progress in the FIFA World Cup held in Russia when they finished as runners-up in the 3rd place play-off.
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Re-issued again in 2019 to commemorate England winning the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
©The Royal Mint, 2019
This Jody Clark reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing the Lion of England, which is a symbol of strength, courage, and royalty. The lion is depicted standing on its hind legs, with its front paws resting on a shield, and its head turned to the left, as if looking back at its tail. This design was created by artist Jody Clark, who is known for his work on various coins and medals, including the 2017-2019 5 Pound coin. The Lion of England is a popular motif in British coinage and is often associated with the monarchy and the nation's rich history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 31838 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | 9840 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 6845 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Lion of England) 2017-2019 coin.
