© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th Portrait; Unicorn of Scotland
2017 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 | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| 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#116391 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
Unicorn with coronet around its neck with a chain attached holding the Royal Badge of Scotland with a lion rampant.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·2017·
UNICORN OF SCOTLAND
JC
Designer: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The second 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.This Jody Clark reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations.
©The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Unicorn of Scotland, a mythical creature that has been a symbol of purity and grace in Scottish folklore for centuries. The Unicorn is depicted on the reverse side of the coin, surrounded by a decorative border and the inscription "5 POUNDS." This design was created by the Royal Mint's own team of skilled designers and engravers, who worked closely with the Palace to ensure that the coin would meet the Queen's approval. The coin's obverse side features the 5th portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was also designed by the Royal Mint.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 31978 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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