5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; White Horse of Hanover
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#196685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 44% |
Reverse
White Horse of Hanover supporting a shield portraying The House of Hanover, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2020 ·
JC
WHITE HORSE OF HANOVER
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The eighth 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 Brilliant Uncirculated mintage consisted of Royal Mint packs (10,685 sales), and Trade Packaging (6,220 sales).
© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing the White Horse of Hanover, a symbol of the British monarchy that has been used for centuries. The horse is depicted in a galloping pose, giving the impression of movement and energy. This design was chosen to commemorate the long history of the British monarchy and its enduring legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16905 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; White Horse of Hanover) 2020 coin.
