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Buy a 2020 Tower of London The Royal Mint Five Pound Crown Gold Proof Coin
from
£3,250.00
(VAT Exempt)
Sold out on The Royal Mint website: this addition to the Tower of London Coin Collection is from a limited presentation issue of just 125. The third in the series, this Five Pound coin celebrates the The Royal Mint which was originally based in the Tower of London. Struck to proof standard in 39.94 grams of 22 carat gold (that’s 91.67% pure). Featuring a reverse designed by Timothy Noad, inspired by the first pennies struck at the Tower during the reign of Edward I. This coin is offered in its original packaging from The Royal Mint with an information booklet and certificate of authenticity.
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An attractive addition to the Tower of London Collection, celebrating the history of The Royal Mint on a 22 carat Gold Proof Five Pound coin.
The 2020 Tower of London Collection
The second collection in a popular collaboration between The Royal Mint and Historic Royal Palaces, the 2020 Tower of London Collection celebrates the proud connection between the Tower and the history of coin production.
Four designs were released as part of the 2020 Collection: The Infamous Prison, The White Tower, The Royal Menagerie and The Royal Mint. Coins in this collectible series have been released in Gold Proof - like this example - as well as Brilliant Uncirculated and Silver Proof editions.
Timothy Noad's Historic Design
Like all the coins in the 2020 Tower of London Collection, the 2020 Tower of London The Royal Mint £5 Gold Proof Crown features a reverse by Timothy Noad.
Noad is known for his medieval-style calligraphy and illuminations, as well as his coin design. He is also the artist responsible for the 2015 Royal Arms One Pound, as well as the reverses of the 2002 and 2005 Sovereigns.
Noad's design for the 2020 Tower of London The Royal Mint £5 Gold Proof Crown features the image of another coin: an Edward I penny.
The Legacy of King Edward I
Edward the First centralised English minting activity at the Tower of London around the year 1279. Among the first coins struck in the security of the Tower were these silver pennies, featuring a distinctive cross reverse and the legend ‘CIVITAS LONDON'.
On Noad's reverse the penny appears crowned in front of a Norman arched window: a hallmark of the 2020 Tower of London Collection and a distinctive feature of the Tower's architecture.
This subtle, clean-lined design is paired with Jody Clark's definitive portrait of Elizabeth II to the obverse. The edge of this 2020 Gold Proof coin reads ‘THE ROYAL MINT'.
The Royal Mint at the Tower of London
Founded by William the Conqueror in the years after the Norman Conquest, the Tower of London was already old when the Royal Mint was moved within its walls. The Mint was based between the inner and outer curtain walls - an area still known as Mint Street - until production was moved to Tower Hill in the early 1800s.
The Tower has also functioned as a prison, a fortress, an arsenal, a palace and a record office. Today the site welcomes thousands of tourists, looking to catch sight of the Crown Jewels.
A Gold Proof Five Pound Coin
The 2020 Tower of London The Royal Mint £5 Gold Proof Crown is an elegant celebration of the Tower of London's long and storied history. Struck to finest proof standard on a 38.61 millimetre surface, this Five Pound coin is the best was to appreciate Noad's design.
Your 2020 Tower of London The Royal Mint £5 Gold Proof Crown is composed of 22 carat gold with a fineness of 916.7. The total weight is 39.94 grams meaning the gold weight of this Crown coin is 36.613 or 1.1771 troy ounces.
The gold composition of this 2020 Tower of London coin means that it is not subject to VAT. Additionally, as legal tender with a face value of Five Pounds, the 2020 Tower of London The Royal Menagerie £5 Gold Proof Crown is Capital Gains Tax exempt.
A Collectible Coin from The Royal Mint
Whether the 2020 Tower of London The Royal Mint £5 Gold Proof Crown completes your collection of Tower of London coins or represents your first purchase, we think this is an excellent addition.
This series reminds us of everything we love about collectible coins from The Royal Mint: a rich history, great designs from top artists and an unmatched attention to detail. As one of only 125 issued, its worth picking this piece up now.
Your 2020 Tower of London The Royal Mint £5 Gold Proof Crown comes in its original The Royal Mint presentation box with an informative booklet and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Product Summary
Product Code:
UK20RMGP
Stock Remaining:
0
Metal:
Gold
Precious Metal Content:
36.61 (g)
Material:
Gold
Monarch:
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Denomination:
£5 / Five Pound
Country:
United Kingdom
Finish:
Proof
VAT Status:
Exempt
Capital Gains Tax Status:
Exempt
Weight:
39.94g
New / Pre-owned:
New
Condition:
Proof - Boxed with certificate of authenticity
Diameter:
38.61mm
From 2020 Tower of London Collection
Produced in partnership with Historic Royal Palaces
Limited edition presentation of just 125
Minted to finest Proof standard
Five Pound face value
39.94 grams of 22 carat gold (916.7 fineness)
Reverse inspired by Edward I silver penny
Designed by calligrapher and medallist Timothy Noad
Paired with Jody Clark's portrait of Elizabeth II
Offered with original packaging from The Royal Mint
Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.
A Millennia of Minting
Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.
The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.
In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.
Collecting and Investing
The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.
Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.
The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.
The Royal Mint at The Britannia Coin Company
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