Lion of England £5 2018 BU
Elizabeth II 5th Portrait; Lion of England
2018United KingdomBU (Pride of England cover)
Lion of England £5 2018 BU is a United Kingdom £5 coin struck in 2018 at the Royal Mint. 9,840 were minted. Its estimated value is £17.97, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 5/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in copper-nickel, weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
£5
Condition
BU
Mintage
9,840
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel
Weight:28.28g
Shape:Round
Diameter:38.61mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Features & Details
RoundCopper-nickelThe Queen's Beasts
Value source:Numista catalogue
Value date:19 May 2026
Is the Lion of England 2018 £5 rare?
Its BU mintage of 9,840 is the 4th lowest of 112 BU £5 coins in the catalogue.
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