5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (William Wordsworth; Gold Proof) 2020 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (William Wordsworth; Gold Proof) 2020 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (William Wordsworth; Gold Proof) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth; Gold Proof

2020 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 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 6.54
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#218283
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Scafell Pike in the Lake District, shown rising above a tranquil lake, legend above and below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1770 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH 1850
DL
Nature never did
betray the
heart that
loved her

Engraver: David Lawrence

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: I WANDERED LONELY AS A CLOUD

Comment

Issued individually, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel and silver proof Issue Limit: 310

©The Royal Mint, 2020

Interesting fact

The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (William Wordsworth; Gold Proof) 2020 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins in the series. The coin's reverse side features a portrait of William Wordsworth, a famous British poet, surrounded by a scenic landscape inspired by his poetry. This design was created by renowned artist and designer, David Pearce, and is exclusive to this coin. This fact makes the coin particularly interesting and valuable to collectors of rare and unique coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  310 - - - - - -

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