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Pride of England

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Pride of England - Reverse - 2018 UK £5 Coin
Market Value
£20.00
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Pride of England Obverse - 2018 UK £5 Coin Head Side
Obverse (Heads)
Designed by Jody Clark
The obverse (heads side) of the 2018 £5 coin featuring the portrait designed by Jody Clark .
Pride of England Packaging - 2018 UK £5 Coin Presentation Pack
Packaging
Official presentation packaging
The Pride of England comes in official Royal Mint packaging, preserving the coin's condition and authenticity with presentation-ready display.

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Coin Description

The Royal Mint confirms 9,840 sales of this coin in a BU coin pack.

Pride of England Specifications

Issue Date 07 September 2018
Weight 28.280g
Diameter 38.61mm
Limited Edition Presentation (LEP) 9,838
Obverse Designer Jody Clark
Reverse Designer Jody Clark

Detailed Information

Pride of England - the lion roars once more

When it’s all on the line, we put aside our disagreements and join together as one. “C’mon England” is the cry – one voice, one team, one nation. As the country erupts in one almighty roar, show your support with this Pride of England coin. Featuring a royal lion designed by Jody Clark as part of The Queen’s Beasts Collection, the coin has been updated with a 2018 date mark for this special occasion and is only available until 31st July 2018. A traditional symbol of strength and courage, it’s the perfect way to mark that moment when a nation dared to dream.

The Pride of England 2018 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated – What's it worth?

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.


Key Sales Insight for the 2018 Pride of England £5 Lion (BUNC Pack)

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:

  • Typical realised price (including usual postage): £17 – £25
  • Highest observed individual sale: just under £30
  • Indicates solid demand and a healthy premium over face value

Comparison with Other Pride of England Issues

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.

How It Compares to Other Contemporary £5 BUNC Coins

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.