5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday) 2021 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday) 2021 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday) 2021 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2021

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Queen's 95th Birthday

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 6.55
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
References
Numista
N#266343
Rarity index
28%

Reverse

Floral emblems of the United Kingdom accompanied by Our Royal Cypher, legend around, dates above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1926 2021
EIIR
TN
◆MY HEART AND MY DEVOTION◆

Engraver: Timothy Noad

Edge

Reeded

(note variation in comments)

Comment

Released as part of the annual Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated sets for 2021, and available as individual BU packs. Cu-Ni proof issue limit: 9,500.

© The Royal Mint, 2021

There was a BU Premium Pack issued with the coin’s ‘waved’ reeded edge having a symbolic 95 reeds, one for each year of The Queen’s life, with an issue limit of 9,500 exclusive to the Royal Mint.


The design was also struck in a variety of metals and denominations.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a special design on the reverse side, which depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by sculptor and engraver Jody Clark, specifically for this coin. The design is meant to commemorate the Queen's 95th birthday, which is a significant milestone in the monarch's life. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly collectible item for coin enthusiasts and fans of the British royal family.

Price

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

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