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At the time of decimalisation in 1971, the United Kingdom Crown coin (equal to 5 shillings) was redenominated as a 25p coin and pieces struck prior to 1990 - all the way back to 1818 - continue to be legal tender for that amount. The old denomination had been a regular circulating coin in the 19th century, but in the 20th century it became more of a commemorative denomination. The Royal Mint continued issuing commemorative coins in the same format - using the traditional coin dimensions, but in copper-nickel. These were initially also denominated as 25 pence but the "Crown" was changed in 1990 to a commemorative Five Pound coin, having the same dimensions and weight but with a face value twenty times as great. The denomination is used to mark special occasions, usually royal in theme, rather than for use in general circulation. Although not circulating, these coins are legal tender. This commemorative £5 Crown-sized coin is part of the Tower of London Collection coin series by the Royal Mint. The Royal Mint says: As we continue our series of coins commemorating this mighty fortress, our attention turns to this symbolic set of royal regalia. Central to the coronation and worn by the monarch on important state occasions, this breathtaking collection of jewels and ceremonial clothing is seen by visitors from all over the world, keen to catch a glimpse of these world-famous objects. Depicted on this coin is the Crown of Mary of Modena, flanked by the mighty walls of this imposing stone fortress. | ||||||||||||
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Variety | Brilliant Uncirculated in presentation folder | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
Details | Brilliant Uncirculated copper-nickel coin in a presentation folder, Royal Mint product code: UK19CJBU, issue price: £13.00. | |
In Set |
The Tower of London Brilliant Uncirculated 4-Coin Series (2019), mintage unknown
4 coins: £5 Legend of the Ravens, £5 Ceremony of the Keys, £5 Yeoman Warders, £5 Crown Jewels | |
Variety | Silver Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
Material | 0.925 Silver | |
Details | 38.61 mm, 28.28 g sterling silver. Boxed. Royal Mint Product Code: UK19CJSP. Issue price: £82.50. Edition limit: 3,800. | |
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The Tower of London £5 Silver Proof 4-Coin Series (2019), mintage unknown
4 coins: £5 Legend of the Ravens, £5 Ceremony of the Keys, £5 Yeoman Warders, £5 Crown Jewels | |
Variety | Silver Proof Piedfort | |
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Mintage | Issued: 950 | |
Material | 0.925 Silver | |
Details | Like the silver proof, but double the thickness and weight. 38.61 mm, 56.56 g sterling silver. | |
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The Tower of London £5 Silver Proof Piedfort 4-Coin Series (2019), mintage unknown
4 coins: £5 Legend of the Ravens, £5 Ceremony of the Keys, £5 Yeoman Warders, £5 Crown Jewels | |
Variety | Gold Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: unknown | |
Material | 0.917 Gold | |
Details | 38.61 mm, 39.94 g 22-carat red gold, in a mahogany presentation box. Royal Mint Product Code: UK19CJGP. Edition limit: 325. Issue price: £1,950. | |
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The Tower of London £5 Gold Proof 4-Coin Series (2019), mintage unknown
4 coins: £5 Legend of the Ravens, £5 Ceremony of the Keys, £5 Yeoman Warders, £5 Crown Jewels |
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Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
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Currency | Pound Sterling |
Coin Type | Crown (Five Pounds) |
Issued | 2019 |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Effigy | Queen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait) |
Face Value | 5 (x Pound) |
Mintage | unknown |
Current | Yes |
Material | CuproNickel |
Designer | Glyn Davies |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
Size | 38.610 mm |
Thickness | 2.890 mm |
Mass | 28.280 g |
OCC ID | LBRP-ERRC-BAAM-EMNY |
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Crown Jewels 2019 UK £5 Gold Proof Coin
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Crown Jewels 2019 UK £5 Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
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Crown Jewels 2019 UK £5 Silver Proof Coin
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Crown Jewels 2019 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
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