© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth; 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 6.55 |
| 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#218284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
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 gold proof. Issue Limit: 3,760©The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (William Wordsworth; Silver Proof) 2020 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design that commemorates the 250th anniversary of the birth of William Wordsworth, a renowned English poet. The coin's reverse side features a portrait of Wordsworth, along with a quote from his famous poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud" ("The Daffodils"). This coin is a rare and collectible item, with only 2,100 pieces minted, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
