© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Royal Menagerie; 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#232983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three heraldic lions coming through a Roman arch window, legend above, Tower of London Mint mark left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOWER OF LONDON
TN
Engraver: Timothy Noad
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE ROYAL MENAGERIE
Comment
The second in a four-coin 2020 Tower of London series. The menagerie’s story started in medieval times, when monarchs enjoyed exchanging rare and exotic animals as status symbols. Inspired by a wedding gift of three lions, Henry III began his own collection of animals at 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 this coin is that it is a rare example of a silver piedfort, which is a coin that is struck multiple times to create a thicker and more detailed design than a standard coin. This process gives the coin a unique texture and depth that is not found in regular coins. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique interpretation of the Royal Menagerie, showcasing various animals that have been associated with the British monarchy throughout history.
