The 2008 Queen Elizabeth I £5 is a commemorative coin marking the accession of Elizabeth I. It is not a circulating everyday coin, and its gold, silver and base-metal versions must be kept separate.
Gold Proof specifications
The gold Proof version is 22-carat gold, weighs 39.94 grams and measures 35 millimetres. Ian Rank-Broadley designed the obverse and Rod Kelly designed the reverse. Royal Mint sales information supports a 1,500 issue limit for the gold £5. The silver Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated versions have different issue limits and specifications.
Royal Mint sources differ slightly in the wording of the edge inscription. Check the physical coin, certificate or original issue documentation before quoting the inscription as an exact fact.
How much is it worth?
Value depends on the exact metal, finish, condition, packaging, certificate and demand. Royal Mint retail prices and bullion calculations are not completed-sale evidence. Compare recent completed sales of the same version and condition.
The £5 face value does not set the collector value. Tax treatment can differ between products, so check current HMRC guidance for the exact item.