© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Yale of Beaufort
2019 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 | 2019 |
| 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#161238 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
The Yale (a mythical beast often depicted either as an antelope or goat) atop a shield bearing the image of a crowned portcullis with chains, legend and date around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· 20 19 ·
YALE OF BEAUFORT
JC
Engraver: Jody Clark
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The sixth 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.The coin was issued individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (11,220 sales) as well as in tubes for third parties (6,217 sales). This Jody Clark reverse design was struck in a variety of base and precious metal compositions and denominations.
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing the Yale of Beaufort, a mythical creature that has been associated with the British monarchy for centuries. The Yale is depicted with a crown on its head and a scepter in its hand, symbolizing the monarch's power and authority. This design was created by the British artist, Jody Clark, and it is the first time that the Yale of Beaufort has been featured on a British coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17437 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Yale of Beaufort) 2019 coin.
