Legendary: fewer than 100 minted. Rarely sells: 1 verified sales in the last 12 months.
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary Gold Proof (2018)
Circulating version: 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Sapphire Anniversary
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2018 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage | 475 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 39.940g · 1.1771 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Tags | commemorative highly-collectable |
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
The Royal Standard in the style of the Coat of Arms of Westminster below Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Cypher, legend above, dates below.
Gold Proof £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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| FDC | £2,800.00 🔒 | £2,500.00 (2) | – | £2,200.00 – £2,800.00 | 0 | 2 | 01-06-2025 | |
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| VF | £5,925.40 🔒 | £5,925.40 | – | £5,897.02 – £8,498.52 | 0 | 3 | 06-09-2025 | |
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| PR-65 | £2,200.00 🔒 | £2,200.00 (1) | – | £2,200.00 – £2,200.00 | 0 | 1 | 01-09-2024 | |
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| PR-70 | £3,600.00 🔒 | £2,650.00 | – | £2,400.00 – £3,600.00 | 1 | 4 | 09-12-2025 | |
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About the 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary – Gold Proof
The 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary – Gold Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 39.94g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: The Royal Standard in the style of the Coat of Arms of Westminster below Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Cypher, legend above, dates below.
475 were struck.
Common questions
How much is the 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary – Gold Proof worth?
Verified sold prices for the 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary – Gold Proof run from £2,200 to £5,925 across 4 grades, taking the median for each grade. Condition makes the difference, so check the grade table above before pricing one. Its gold content is worth about £3,527 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II – Sapphire Anniversary, not the coin found in change. At 39.94g of 91.67% gold it is heavier than the 28.28g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2018 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary – Gold Proof?
Check the weight 39.94g and diameter 38.61mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.