© Westminster Collection
© Westminster Collection
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Academy of Arts
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#134783 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
The façade of Burlington House, the home of the Royal Academy with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: A PLACE TO MAKE, EXHIBIT AND DEBATE ART · ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS · 1768 - 2018 ·
Engraver: Sir David Chipperfield
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Marking the 250th anniversary of the Royal Academy, which was founded by The Royal Mint’s Chief Engraver Richard Yeo (amongst others) in 1768.This copper-nickel version was not available from the Royal Mint directly, only through the Westminster Collection, issue limit: 12,000.
© Westminster Collection
The coin was also struck in silver proof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by artist David Hockney, which depicts a stylized portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a pattern of flowers and trees, inspired by the Royal Academy of Arts' courtyard.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 11988 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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