2006 Brilliant Uncirculated Gold £5 coin

The new handsome 2006 Uncirculated five-pound gold coin, struck to Brilliant Uncirculated standard, is now available from the British Royal Mint.

This magnificent gold coin is struck in 22 carat gold and measures an impressive 36.02mm in diameter and weighs in at a remarkable 39.94g, of which 1.177 ounces are pure gold – as much as FIVE individual gold sovereigns – and, with a strict issue limit of only 1,000, its going to be highly popular and very much sought after.

The reverse feature’s Benedetto Pistricci’s exquisite depiction of St George slaying the dragon, regarded throughout the world as a masterpiece of numismatic art. Introduced in 1817 for use on the first modern sovereign, Pistrucci’s design captures the energy and bravery of St George, the patron saint of England. The obverse bears Ian Rank-Broadley’s strong and realistic portrait of Her Majesty the Queen.

The coin is legal tender in the UK and will be presented in a plush green velour display case and comes with a individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications:
Alloy 22 Carat Gold to superb proof quality
Contains as much gold as five sovereigns
Weight 39.94 g
Diameter 36.02 mm
Denomination £5
Reverse Designer Benedetto Pistrucci
Obverse Designer Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
Order code A6 from the UK Royal Mint it costs £725. (around 1365 USD) plus shipping charges and insurance.

Due to the very low issue this coin is going to be snapped up very fast so those who have an interest in buying what will likely turn out to be a very rare gold coin should be chasing after this 2006 uncirculated gold 5 pound coin today!