© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Yeoman Warders
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 6.54 |
| 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#169719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
A Yeoman Warder standing proud with his ceremonial axe, overlapping with a section of the Tower’s walls at Mint Street, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOWER OF LONDON
GD
Engraver: Glyn Davies
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Originally part of the royal bodyguard, Yeoman Warders, or Beefeaters as they are more commonly known, first came to be stationed at the Tower of London under the orders of Henry VII. Taking the same royal oath of allegiance today as they would have in Tudor times, the Yeoman Warders continue to protect the Tower, its inhabitants and its treasures.The third of four coins in the 2019 Tower of London series, produced in association with Historic Royal Palaces. The coin was issued individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack (11,645 sales) as well as in tubes for third parties (5,500 sales). The design features the Tower of London mint mark on the reverse and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.
©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 Yeoman Warders, also known as the Beefeaters, who are the ceremonial guardians of the Tower of London. This design is a departure from the traditional depiction of the Queen on the reverse of British coins, and was created to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Yeoman Warders' service to the monarch.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 17145 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Yeoman Warders) 2019 coin.
