The Royal Mint issued The Rolling Stones £5 coin in 2022 to mark the band’s 60th anniversary. It is a commemorative coin, not a standard £5 coin intended for everyday change.
The coin’s value depends on the version, condition, packaging and demand. A £5 face value does not mean that every example will sell for more than £5, and an asking price is not the same as a completed sale.
The Rolling Stones £5 coin
The design shows the band performing and forms part of the Royal Mint’s Music Legends series. The reverse was designed by Hannah Phizacklea. The obverse bears the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, as this was one of the final Royal Mint releases to use that effigy.
Versions and specifications
The Royal Mint offered the £5 denomination in cupro-nickel Brilliant Uncirculated and colour Brilliant Uncirculated versions. The Royal Mint’s launch information lists both £5 versions at 28.28 grams and 38.61 millimetres in diameter. The colour version had a limited edition presentation of 10,000, while the standard Brilliant Uncirculated presentation was listed as unlimited.
The same design was also issued in other denominations and precious-metal finishes. Do not compare a £5 cupro-nickel coin with a £2 or £10 silver coin, or with a gold issue, without checking the denomination and finish first.
What is the Rolling Stones £5 coin worth?
There is no single current value for every Rolling Stones £5 coin. The standard and colour Brilliant Uncirculated versions are different products, and proof or precious-metal issues belong in separate comparisons.
To assess a particular example, record the denomination, finish, condition, packaging and certificate. Then search for recent completed sales of the same version. Current listings can show what sellers are asking, but they do not prove that buyers have paid those amounts.
Is it a good investment?
A commemorative coin should not be described as a guaranteed investment. Collector demand may change, and the original issue price, silver content or popularity of the band does not establish a future resale price. Buy it because you want the design or the subject, and treat any possible increase in value as uncertain.
How to identify your coin
- Check that the denomination is £5.
- Look for the 2022 date and the Rolling Stones design.
- Identify whether the coin is standard Brilliant Uncirculated or colour Brilliant Uncirculated.
- Check the weight and diameter where the coin can be handled safely.
- Keep the original packaging and certificate, if supplied.
For the Royal Mint’s original issue details, see its 2022 Rolling Stones coin announcement. For a wider explanation of UK £5 coin values, see our UK £5 coin value guide.