5000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Three Graces; Gold Proof) 2020 front 5000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Three Graces; Gold Proof) 2020 back
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5000 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Three Graces; Gold Proof

2020 year
Gold (.9999) 5020 g 175 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
5000 Pounds 5000 GBP = USD 6547
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
5020 g
Diameter
175 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#277196
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Three female figures, with national emblems representing Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, legend above

Script: Latin

Lettering: FOEDUS INVIOLABILE

Translation: Inviolable league

Engraver: William Wyon

Edge

Plain

Comment

A re-interpretation of William Wyon's original Crown pattern from 1817, the second in a series of coins in the engraver's series. The coin was issued in a variety of denominations in both gold and silver proof. Issue Limit: 1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design, "The Three Graces," which represents the three goddesses of charm, beauty, and creativity from Greek mythology. The design is meant to symbolize the bond between the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies.