5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Mr Happy) 2021 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Mr Happy) 2021 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Mr Happy) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Mr Happy

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 6.54
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#274899
Rarity index
75%

Reverse

Coloured image of Mr Happy, legend above authors signature.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MR. MEN
50 years
Roger Hargreaves

Engraver: Adam Hargreaves

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The first in a 3-coin set issued to commemorate 50 years since the publication of the Mr Men series, the others being Little Miss Sunshine and Mr Strong & Little Miss Giggles. The colourised copper-nickel was exclusive to the Royal Mint. The coin was also issued in a variety of denominations and metals. Issue limit: 15,050.

©The Royal Mint, 2021

Interesting fact

The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Mr Happy) 2021 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a smiling image of Queen Elizabeth II, commonly referred to as "Mr. Happy." This design was created by artist and designer, David Knapton, and it's the first time that a coin featuring a smiling portrait of the Queen has been released. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it's not intended for general circulation and is instead produced for collectors and coin enthusiasts.

Price

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

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; Mr Happy) 2021 coin.