5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; White Lion of Mortimer
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 6.54 |
| 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#179725 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
White Lion of Mortimer supporting a shield portraying a white rose en soleil, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 2020 ·
JC
WHITE LION OF MORTIMER
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh 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. Sales in BU packaging: 12,176 while 6,051 were sold to third parties in tubes.
©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 Lion of Mortimer, which is a symbol of the British monarchy and represents courage, strength, and loyalty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18227 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Lion of Mortimer) 2020 coin.
