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This summary of completed online sales is designed to help UK coin collectors value modern Royal Mint £5 Brilliant Uncirculated (BUNC) coin packs, with a focus on: The Pride of England 2018 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Lion coin.
Recent completed auction listings show that the 2018 Pride of England £5 Lion coin in its original Royal Mint pack achieves a strong and consistent secondary market price:
| Coin / Variation | Type | Typical Realised Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Pride of England Lion £5 | BUNC in RM pack | £17 – £25 (peak close to £30) |
Main focus coin. Strong, consistent demand on the secondary market. |
| 2019 Pride of England Lion £5 | BUNC in RM pack | Up to ~£40 | Highest price among the non-precious metal Pride of England coins. |
| 2023 Pride of England Lionesses £5 | BUNC in RM pack | £15 – £19 | Football-themed issue; trades slightly below the 2018/2019 Lion coins. |
| 2023 Pride of England £5 | Silver Proof | £113+ | Premium proof version in precious metal, aimed at higher-end collectors. |
By contrast, other Royal Mint £5 BUNC packs from similar years – such as the 2018 Harry & Meghan Royal Wedding and various Coronation-themed coins – generally sell for much less, often in the £7 – £15 range.
This pricing pattern suggests that “Lion of England” designs and national sporting themes currently command a noticeably stronger premium among UK collectors than many royal or generic commemorative issues. For sellers, this supports positioning the 2018 Pride of England £5 BUNC coin as a higher-value modern £5 pack with sustained collector demand.