© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 5th portrait
| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 36.02 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2015-2019 |
| Value | 5 Sovereigns 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 36.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#72723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
St. George slaying the dragon right, date and designer's name in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PISTRUCCI.
2015
Designer: Benedetto Pistrucci
Edge
Milled
Comment
Issued with the Clark fifth portrait from 2nd March 2015, prior strikes were of the Rank-Broadley fourth portrait. The 2015 fifth portrait strike was issued as part of a 5-coin Sovereign Proof set (598 sales, issue limit 600) and individually in Brilliant Uncirculated.© The Royal Mint, 2015
The 2016 strike was issued in Brilliant Uncirculated, while the proof issue featured the Butler portrait.
© The Royal Mint, 2016
The 2019 strike was issued as part of a 5-coin Sovereign Proof set (issue limit 750) and as Brilliant Uncirculated with a matt effect (issue limit 505) for the first time.
© The Royal Mint, 2019
There were no standard five sovereigns issued in 2017, 2018, 2020 or 2021 due to special commemorative issues.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a majestic portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, created by sculptor Jody Clark. This design was specifically commissioned for the 5 Sovereigns coin and has not been used on any other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 598 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | 498 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 618 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II (5th portrait) 2015-2019 coin.
