5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; The Infamous Prison
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#243075 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
A Roman arch window, with lettering centre left, legend above, Tower of London mint mark right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOWER OF LONDON
MY · LIBERTIE DENIED·
TN
Engraver: Timothy Noad
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The fourth and final coin in the 2020 Tower of London series. The tower's role as a prison has long been established with many famous inmates. The words "MY LIBERTIE DENIED" were etched by Thomas Miagh a prisoner held but never charged on the walls of the tower.
©The Royal Mint, 2020
Produced in association with Historic Royal Palaces, the design features the Tower of London mint mark on the reverse and was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof. The BU mintage comprised Royal Mint packs (9,481 sales) and third party trade packaging (3,499 sales).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Elizabeth II in a crown and robes, surrounded by a representation of the infamous prison, on the reverse side. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark, and it is the first time that a British coin has featured a prison as its main design. This coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Penny Black, the world's first adhesive postage stamp, which was introduced in the United Kingdom in 1840.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; The Infamous Prison) 2020 coin.
