5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; William Wordsworth
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#198306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 46% |
Reverse
Scafell Pike in the Lake District, shown rising above a tranquil lake, lettering above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1770 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH 1850
DL
Nature never did
betray the
heart that
loved her
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Released to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Wordsworth, this is the first time the famous poet has been celebrated on a UK coin. The wording on the reverse is from his poem ‘Tintern Abbey’ and the coin was designed with the support of the Wordsworth Trust.
Released in Brilliant Uncirculated quality, in Royal Mint packs (7,945 sales), in third party trade packaging (10,257 sales) and in Philatelic Numismatic Covers (496 sales). The design was also struck in silver proof and gold proof.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; William Wordsworth) 2020 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Wordsworth, a renowned English poet. The coin's reverse side features an image of Wordsworth's home, Dove Cottage, surrounded by a scenic landscape inspired by his poetry. This design was created by renowned artist and designer, David Pearce, and was chosen as the winning entry in a competition organized by the Royal Mint.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18698 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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