© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Sapphire Anniversary
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#140870 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
The Royal Standard in the style of the Coat of Arms of Westminster below Her Majesty the Queen's Royal Cypher, legend above, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAPPHIRE ANNIVERSARY
E II R
ST
· 1953 - 2018 ·
Engraver: Stephen Taylor
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (11,947 sales) as well as in third party tubes (6,349 sales) to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the coronation of HM The Queen, the coin was available individually and the design was struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was released to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 65th anniversary on the throne, known as her Sapphire Jubilee. The sapphire theme is reflected in the coin's design, which features a blue sapphire stone at its center. The coin's design also includes an image of the Queen and the inscription "65 Years of Devotion and Dedication."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 18296 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Sapphire Anniversary) 2018 coin.
