5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Lion of England
2022 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 | 2022 |
| 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#321660 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Image of crowned Lion of England holding shield of arms, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LION OF ENGLAND
DL
· 2022 ·
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second design in the Royal Tudor Beasts series, there are a total of ten Beasts representing the statues that stand in Hampton Court Palace.
This David Lawrence reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations. The mintage comprises Royal Mint packaging (12,705 sales) and trade packaging to third parties (6,880 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Lion of England) 2022 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design that showcases the Lion of England, a symbol of strength and courage, on the reverse side. The lion is depicted standing on its hind legs, with its front paws resting on a shield that bears the three lions of England. This design was created by artist Jody Clark, who is known for his work on various coins and medals. The coin's obverse side features the fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was also designed by Clark.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 19585 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 2022 coin.
