5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Red Dragon of Wales obverse
Obverse
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Red Dragon of Wales reverse
Reverse
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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)

CountryUK Year2018 Denom5 Pounds Mintage25,753 MintRoyal Mint MetalCopper-nickel
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2018
Denomination5 Pounds
Face value£5
Mintage25,753
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesQueen's Beasts
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight28.280g
Diameter38.6mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.

Reverse

Welsh dragon surmounting shield of arms of Llewelyn the Great, legend around.

Red Dragon of Wales £5 Crown market value

£20.49
Median of 9 verified VF sales, the grade that sells most often. 14 sales across 3 grades.
Grade range £18 – £42
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Last sale 11 days ago View price history →

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Red Dragon of Wales £5 Crown value by grade

Realised auction prices · ⭐ Pro Expand rows for individual sale records
Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
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.

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