Tristan da Cunha 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Saint George and the dragon gold plated (2009–2012)
Circulating version: 2009 Tristan da Cunha 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Saint George and the dragon – platinum
| Country | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena) |
| Year | 2009–2012 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage | 4,999 |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25.000g |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded. |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Obv. artist | Robert Elderton |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Head of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, wearing the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" tiara.
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II · TDC 2012
Saint George riding horse, facing left, wearing helmet and cape, holding spear in right hand, slaying dragon below.
ST GEORGE AND THE DRAGON FIVE POUNDS
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The 2009 Tristan da Cunha 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Saint George and the dragon – gold plated is a collector 5 pounds coin issued from 2009 to 2012, struck in gold plated copper-nickel. It weighs 25g and measures 38.6mm across. Reverse design: Saint George riding horse, facing left, wearing helmet and cape, holding spear in right hand, slaying dragon below.
A mintage of 4,999 is recorded for one date of this type; figures for each year are not held.
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How much is the 2009 Tristan da Cunha 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Saint George and the dragon – gold plated worth?
No verified sale of the 2009 Tristan da Cunha 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Saint George and the dragon – gold plated has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £2,508 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2009 Tristan da Cunha 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Saint George and the dragon – gold plated different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2009 Tristan da Cunha 100 Pounds - Elizabeth II Saint George and the dragon – platinum, not the coin found in change. At 25g of gold plated copper-nickel it is lighter than the 31.1g base circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2009 Tristan da Cunha 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Saint George and the dragon – gold plated?
Check the weight 25g and diameter 38.6mm and the metal (gold plated copper-nickel) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.