5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary; Gold Proof obverse
Obverse
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary; Gold Proof reverse
Reverse
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary Gold Proof (2018)

CountryUK Year2018 Denom5 Pounds Mintage475 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £3,526.56
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2018
Denomination5 Pounds
Face value£5
Mintage475
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionGold (.9167) (917/1000 fine)
Weight39.940g · 1.1771 t oz
Diameter38.6mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags commemorative highly-collectable
Obverse

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

Reverse

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 content
Fine troy oz 1.1771
Melt value £3,526.56
Premium over melt £-1,026.56

Gold Proof £5 Crown market value

£5,925.40
Median of 3 verified VF sales.
Last sale 11 months ago View price history →

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Gold Proof £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
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.

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