These 1981 Gold Proof Quintuple Sovereign £5 Coin are Grade C condition. In 1981, the £5 coin was made available separately for the first time since 1902.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
22 carat gold
916.7 fineness
Contains 1.1771 troy ounces (36.612g) of the precious metal
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax & VAT
Weight: 39.94g
Diameter: 36.02mm
Only 5,400 Issued
Grade C

These coins are Grade C, making them perfect for investors looking for proof coins at bullion prices. Struck in 22 carat gold, these loose proof quintuple sovereigns are sold without capsules.

What is Grade C?

Grade C is generally considered to be a lower grade and may include a range of imperfections such as deep scratches, gauges, severe edge knocks, ex-jewelry mount marks and highly polished surfaces, gilding, black/red spots, damaged packaging, heavy bag marks, stains, tarnish, and clouding.

Gold £5 History

Way back in 1902, five pound gold coins were issued for circulation, but even then, they were probably mainly hoarded as curiosities and keepsakes as the modern cupro-nickel £5 crowns are nowadays.

In 1980 the Royal Mint started issuing gold £5 coins once again, although some dates were issued only as part of a 4 coin gold proof set, others were issued as proofs, some as uncirculated versions.

The second or decimal portrait was issued from 1968 to 1984, but the only two dates of five pound gold coin issued with the second portrait were 1981 and 1984, apart from those issued as part of complete proof sets in 1980 and 1982. Because of this the 1981 £5 gold coin is an important coin for "type" collectors.

Obverse

The obverse shows the second UK coin portrait of Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.

Reverse

The reverse shows Benedetto Pistrucci's design of St George and the Dragon as seen on the bullion sovereigns coins issued in the same year.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£3,950.20
Product ID	9464
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Gold
Weight/Size	Quintuple
Gold Weight Troy Ounces	1.1770
Fineness/Carat	0.917 / 22
Date	1981
Obverse Designer	Arnold Machin
Reverse Designer	Benedetto Pistrucci
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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1981 Gold Proof Quintuple Sovereign £5 Coin - Grade C