© The Royal Mint, 2019
© The Royal Mint, 2019
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Ceremony of the Keys; Silver Piedfort
2019 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#232168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Image of three keys and a lantern overlapping with a section of the Tower’s walls at Mint Street, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOWER OF LONDON
A1
2
GD
Engraver: Glyn Davies
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: ON INTO TWILIGHT WITHIN WALLS OF STONE
Comment
When Edward III arrived unannounced at the Tower of London one evening, he was shocked to find the gates unguarded, allowing him to enter freely without being challenged. The King subsequently decreed that the Tower’s gate must be locked between sunset and sunrise to secure the fortress from unwanted visitors, in a ritual that has taken place ever since that fateful December night in 1340. Known as the Ceremony of the Keys, the Chief Yeoman Warder performs the ritual of locking the Tower for the night, carrying a lantern and The Queen’s Keys.The fourth and final coin in the 2019 Tower of London series, produced in association with Historic Royal Palaces. The design features the Tower of London mint mark on the reverse and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 1,160.
©The Royal Mint, 2019
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, the Ceremony of the Keys, which is a centuries-old tradition that takes place every night at the Tower of London. The ceremony involves the locking up of the tower gates and the exchange of keys between the Yeoman Warders (also known as Beefeaters) and the Queen's Guard. This design was chosen to commemorate the long history and tradition of the Tower of London.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 548 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Ceremony of the Keys; Silver Piedfort) 2019 coin.
