5 Pounds – Elton John (2020)

GB 5 Pounds 2020GB 5 Pounds 2020
Image source: The Royal Mint

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Description obverse

The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right. ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 5 POUNDS 2020

Description reverse

Upon the Union Jack pattern a stylised portrait of Sir Elton John composed of his three very characteristic features: a straw boater's hat, a bowtie and music-note glasses with pulsating stars in the lenses. In the centre an inscription ELTON JOHN, with a star within each of O's.

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Dynamic reflection effect: Pulsating Star in the lenses of the glasses




Reference

United Kingdom. 5 Pounds (Silver) 2020, The Royal Mint. CoCo GB-2020-0105.

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