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Very Rare
5 Pounds - Edward VIII Pattern
The 5 Pounds - Edward VIII Pattern is a British 5 Pounds issued 1937 by the Royal Mint. Composition: Gold (.9167). Weight: 39.87 g. Diameter: 37 mm.
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Year | 1937 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | 5 Pounds |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.870g |
| Diameter | 37.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Obverse
Uncrowned portrait of King Edward VIII to left. Script: Latin
Reverse
St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, date and
Gold content
Gross troy oz
1.2818
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx)
£4,464.12
Premium over melt
£613.32
Market Value
£5,794.08
Volume-weighted avg across 5 sales
£5,077 – £6,880
2 grades with data
Price History
Pro featureMarket Data by Grade
Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Avg (90d) | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| VF | £5,077.44 🔒 | – | – | £5,077.44 – £6,135.24 | 0 | 2 | 23-03-2025 | |
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| PR-65 | £6,880.00 🔒 | – | – | £5,346.62 – £6,880.00 | 0 | 3 | 24-11-2024 | |
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Pricing Data
2 grades · last updated unknown
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