Queen Mother £5 1990 BU
Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Queen Mother
1990United KingdomBU
Queen Mother £5 1990 BU is a United Kingdom £5 coin struck in 1990 at the Royal Mint. 45,250 were minted. Its estimated value is £6.50, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 5/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni), weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
£5
Condition
BU
Mintage
45,250
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Weight:28.28g
Shape:Round
Diameter:38.61mm
Thickness:3.2mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Features & Details
CommemorativeRoundCopper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)
Value source:Numista catalogue
Value date:19 May 2026
Is the Queen Mother 1990 £5 rare?
Its BU mintage of 45,250 is the 80th lowest of 112 BU £5 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1990 Queen Mother £5
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mother £5 1990 | Circulation | — | 2,761,431 | £5.18Numista catalogue |
| Queen Mother £5 1990 BU (this page) | BU | — | 45,250 | £6.50Numista catalogue |
| Queen Mother £5 1990 Silver Proof | Silver Proof | — | 56,102 | £58.73Numista catalogue |
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