The Lion of England

Queen Elizabeth II £5: The Lion of England

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Years of issue:

2017

Coin Information:

To celebrate the ancestral beasts of heraldry, myth and legend that have watched over Her Majesty the Queen throughout her unprecedented reign, this UK £5 coin was released featuring the Lion of England - a traditional symbol of centuries of Royal British Heraldry. The Lion of England is a traditional symbol of bravery, strength and valour and is one of the earliest animals to appear in royal emblems. The patriotic design by Jody Clark is one of the best in years, harking back to a more traditional style and features the Lion of England which takes a fierce, rampant stance. The obverse features the fifth portrait of Her Majesty the Queen, also designed by Jody Clark. This coin has been updated and reissued two times to celebrate the UK’s sporting success in the 2018 Football World Cup and 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, meaning there are three versions of this coin to collect.
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