© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II King George III; Silver Piedfort
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#192087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
George III at the centre of the coin design in a pose reflecting the iconic ‘bull head’ portrait. Surrounding George III’s head are the symbols of his kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, framed by his crown.
Lettering:
GR
DME
Engraver: Dominique Evans
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: I GLORY IN THE NAME OF BRITON
Comment
The edge lettering – ‘I GLORY IN THE NAME OF BRITON’ – comes from a speech by George III at his accession.A limited edition of 550 coins presented in a decorative box. The design features George III’s royal cypher.
Released as part of the 2020 annual silver proof piedfort sets and available as individual pieces, the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof.
Issue Limit: 860
© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both Queen Elizabeth II and King George III appearing on the obverse side. This is a nod to the fact that King George III was the monarch when the first British five-pound coin was introduced in 1794, while Queen Elizabeth II is the current monarch. The use of a silver piedfort, which is a technique that involves striking the coin multiple times to create a thicker, more detailed design, adds an extra layer of intricacy and beauty to the coin's design.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 860 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (King George III; Silver Piedfort) 2020 coin.
