Very Rare: fewer than 100,000 minted. Sells often: 44 verified sales in the last 12 months.
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait Red Dragon of Wales (2018)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2018 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage | 25,753 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | Queen's Beasts |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.280g |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Welsh dragon surmounting shield of arms of Llewelyn the Great, legend around.
Red Dragon of Wales £5 Crown market value
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Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records| Grade | Latest | Median | 30d Δ | All-time range | Sales (1yr) | Total sales | Last sale | |
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| UNC | £42.30 🔒 eBay | £42.30 (1) | – | £42.30 – £42.30 | 1 | 1 | 06-07-2026 | |
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| BU | £25.00 🔒 eBay | £18.11 | ▲33% | £11.83 – £60.00 | 34 | 34 | 16-10-2026 | |
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| VF | £22.50 🔒 eBay | £20.49 | – | £8.53 – £143.01 | 9 | 9 | 25-07-2026 | |
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About the 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Red Dragon of Wales
The 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Red Dragon of Wales is a collector 5 pounds coin in the Queen's Beasts series, struck in copper-nickel. It weighs 28.28g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: Welsh dragon surmounting shield of arms of Llewelyn the Great, legend around.
25,753 were struck.
Common questions
How much is the 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Red Dragon of Wales worth?
Verified sold prices for the 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Red Dragon of Wales run from £18.11 to £42.30 across 3 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one.
How do I identify the 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Red Dragon of Wales?
Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 38.61mm and the metal (copper-nickel) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.