5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Infamous Prison; Silver Piedfort) 2020 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Infamous Prison; Silver Piedfort) 2020 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Infamous Prison; Silver Piedfort) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Infamous Prison; Silver Piedfort

2020 year
Silver (.925) 56.56 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
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
References
Numista
N#243073
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A Roman arch window, with lettering centre left, legend above, Tower of London mint mark left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TOWER OF LONDON
MY · LIBERTIE DENIED·
TN

Engraver: Timothy Noad

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: THE INFAMOUS PRISON

Comment

The fourth and final coin in the 2020 Tower of London series. The tower's role as a prison has long been established with many famous inmates. The words "MY LIBERTIE DENIED" were etched by Thomas Miagh a prisoner held but never charged on the walls of the tower. Issue limit: 410.

©The Royal Mint, 2020

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.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Infamous Prison; Silver Piedfort) 2020 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that showcases the infamous prison, which is not typically seen on coins. The design is intricately detailed and showcases the prison's architecture, giving the coin a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins. Additionally, the use of silver (.925) in the coin's minting process adds to its value and collectibility, making it a sought-after piece for coin collectors.