The 2020 Five Pound Coin - Reign of George III2020 is the 200th anniversary of the death of King George III, so the Royal Mint decided to issue a commemorative coin to celebrate the life of this long-reigning King.
George III was born on 4 June 1738 to Frederick, Prince of Wales and Augusta of Saxe-Gotha in the house of Hanover. He reigned from 25 October 1760 until 29 January 1820, so for over 59 years - a record for a King. Over such a long period there were many military conflicts with a wide number of adversaries from America to Africa including much of Europe. George III's reign also introduced some great coins, including the modern gold sovereign.
George had 15 children - nine sons and six daughters. In the latter part of his life George suffered from a mental illness and his son George became Prince Regent from 1811-1820 and ruled on his behalf. On George III's death, the Prince Regent became George IV.
The Reverse, by Dominique Evans, shows a portrait of George III with a background of various aspects of his life and times.
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.The coin is available as BU and as Silver Proof, Silver Piedfort Proof and Gold Proof.
Images used by permission of The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2020. See Coins and Events of 2020
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Category: Five Pound Coins. See more Five Pound Coins coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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