© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Red Dragon of Wales
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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#130418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Welsh dragon surmounting shield of arms of Llewelyn the Great, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·2018·
RED DRAGON OF WALES
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The third design in The Queen's Beasts BU series which began in 2016 with the Lion of England, 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.Issued individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (14,755 sales) and in third party tubes (10,998 sales). This Jody Clark reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations.
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
The Red Dragon of Wales on the 5 Pound coin is a symbol of the country's rich history and culture. In Welsh mythology, the red dragon represents the fiery spirit of the Welsh people and their struggle for independence. It's interesting to note that the dragon has been a symbol of Wales for centuries and has been featured on various Welsh coins throughout history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25753 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Red Dragon of Wales) 2018 coin.
