5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth; Gold Proof obverse
Obverse
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth; Gold Proof reverse
Reverse
Exceptional

Exceptional: fewer than 1,000 minted.

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth Gold Proof (2020)

CountryUK Year2020 Denom5 Pounds Mintage310 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt £3,526.56
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2020
Denomination5 Pounds
Face value£5
Mintage310
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionGold (.9167) (917/1000 fine)
Weight39.940g · 1.1771 t oz
Diameter38.6mm
ShapeRound
EdgePlain with incuse lettering
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Obv. artistJody Clark
Rev. artistDavid Lawrence
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Tags Literature Birth anniversary Lake
Obverse

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

ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·5 POUNDS·2020· J.C

Reverse

Scafell Pike in the Lake District, shown rising above a tranquil lake, legend above and below.

1770 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH 1850 DL Nature never did betray the heart that loved her

Gold content
Fine troy oz 1.1771
Melt value £3,526.56
Premium over melt £-1,406.56

Gold Proof £5 Crown market value

£2,120.00
Median of 1 verified PR-65 sale.
Last sale 1.9 yrs ago View price history →

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
PR-65 £2,120.00 🔒 £2,120.00 (1) – £2,120.00 – £2,120.00 0 1 01-12-2024
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About the 2020 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth – Gold Proof

The 2020 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth – Gold Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 39.94g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: Scafell Pike in the Lake District, shown rising above a tranquil lake, legend above and below.

310 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2020 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth – Gold Proof worth?

The 2020 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth – Gold Proof has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £2,120 in PR-65, the median of its verified sales. Its gold content is worth about £3,527 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How is the 2020 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?

This is a collector version of the 2020 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II – William Wordsworth, 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 2020 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Wordsworth – 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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