5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Isaac Newton; Silver Proof) 2009 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Isaac Newton; Silver Proof) 2009 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Isaac Newton; Silver Proof) 2009 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Isaac Newton; Silver Proof

2009 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2.89 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#18529
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Eduardo Paolozzi’s sculpture of Isaac Newton accompanied by the London 2012 logo and a quotation from William Shakespeare.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Make
not
your
thoughts
your
prisons

Engraver: Shane Greeves

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Part of the first of three sets of £5 coins issued in 2009 and 2010, celebrating Britain leading up to the London 2012 Olympics through the themes of Mind, Body & Spirit. This issue was part of the Mind of Britain 6-coin set (1,480 sales) released in 2009. The coin was also issued in the complete 18-coin set (3,407 sales) as well as individually (19,847 sales). Issue Limit: 95,000

©The Royal Mint, 2009

Interesting fact

The Isaac Newton coin was designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley, who also designed the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that appears on many British coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  24734 - - - - - -

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 (Isaac Newton; Silver Proof) 2009 coin.