© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Butler effigy; Longest Reign
2015 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 | 2015 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 2.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#76379 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 43% |
Reverse
The Coronation Crown dividing dates above with legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1952 2015
JB
ONE CROWN
Engraver: James Butler
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On September 9th 2015 Her Majesty The Queen became the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch, surpassing the record previously held by her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria.The obverse has a rare alternative effigy that did not feature on circulating coins. The obverse design was also struck on a variety of precious metal compositions and denominations.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's record-breaking reign, which surpassed the previous longest reign of Queen Victoria in 2015. The coin's design features a special effigy of the Queen, created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, and includes the inscription "LONGEST REIGN" to highlight this achievement.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 48848 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Butler effigy; Longest Reign) 2015 coin.
