© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The White Tower; Silver Proof
2020 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 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 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#228915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The White Tower with flag atop and arched window behind.
Tower of London Mint mark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TOWER OF LONDON
TN
Engraver: Timothy Noad
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE WHITE TOWER
Comment
The first in a four-coin 2020 Tower of London series which explores William the Conqueror’s White Tower – a symbol of power designed to impress and intimidate. The building still stands housing the Royal Armouries collection, including the Line of Kings showcasing the armour of some of Britain’s monarchs.Issue Limit: 2,510
©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 piedfort and gold proof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that the Silver Proof 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The White Tower; Silver Proof) 2020 from United Kingdom is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors.
