2002 - Gold £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Boxed

This box-set features a single Uncirculated five-pound gold coin, also known as the 'Quintuple-Sovereign' or the 'Crown'. The Royal Mint set an issue limit of 1,500 for this coin, and sold 1,370 sets.

This coin weighs the same as a proof or regular five-pound coin, at 39.94grams and 22-carat gold (91.67% fineness).

The obverse of the coin is Ian Rank-Broadley's portrait of Elizabeth II, the fourth official portrait. The reverse design of the coin was by regular Mint designer Timothy Noad, who revitalised the traditional crowned shield. This was last used on Sovereign coins in 1893 for Queen Victoria, so it's a fitting nod to another long-reigning and culturally crucial figure.

This £5 Gold coin comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity, and is protected in a smart green felt box.