5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; The Royal Menagerie
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#232984 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Three heraldic lions coming through a Roman arch window, legend above, Tower of London Mint mark right .
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOWER OF LONDON
TN
Engraver: Timothy Noad
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second in a four-coin 2020 Tower of London series. The menagerie’s story started in medieval times, when monarchs enjoyed exchanging rare and exotic animals as status symbols. Inspired by a wedding gift of three lions, Henry III began his own collection of animals at 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 (9,009 sales) and third party trade packaging (4,987 sales).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting the Royal Menagerie, which is a collection of animals that have been kept at the Tower of London over the centuries. The design includes a variety of animals such as lions, elephants, and a giraffe, all surrounded by a decorative border. This coin is a great way to learn about the history and culture of the United Kingdom, and it's a beautiful addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13996 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Royal Menagerie) 2020 coin.
