5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Year of the Rat
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#179344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 51% |
Reverse
Image of a single rat crouching and sniffing the air with legend and date above.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE RAT · 2020
鼠
PJL
Engraver: P.J. Lynch
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The seventh design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Rat with varying compositions and denominations which all share P.J. Lynch's design. However, this was the first time the Lunar Series design was issued in copper-nickel. Sales 14,428 in BU packaging, while 4,750 were sold to third parties.
© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Year of the Rat) 2020 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Copper-nickel weighing 28.28 g features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing two rats surrounded by Chinese symbols and the inscription "Year of the Rat". This design was created to commemorate the Year of the Rat in the Chinese zodiac, which is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19178 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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