The 2020 William Wordsworth £5William Wordsworth (1770-1850) is one of England's most famous poets. He helped start the Romantic Age with poems such as 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud' and 'The Prelude'.
This coin commemorates the 250th anniversary of his birth and celebrates his life and works.
The Reverse, by David Lawrence, shows a scenic view, the type of which inspired Wordsworth for his poetry, with the words 'Nature never did betray the heart that loved her'.
The Obverse shows a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Jody Clark.Besides the BU coins there are also a £5 Silver Proof Coin and a £5 Gold Proof Coin. The silver and gold coins have an Edge Inscription: 'I WANDERED LONELY AS A CLOUD'.
Image credit: The Royal Mint
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 2020. See Coins and Events of 2020
Monarch/Ruler: Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | UK 2020 £5 William Wordsworth - BU (Royal Mint Pack) £ 13.47 |
 | 2020 William Wordsworth £5 Coin BU Royal Mint Pack Uncirculated £ 12.93 |
 | UK 2020 William Wordsworth £5 Datestamp Issue Encapsulated Coin £ 10.80 |
 | Sealed 2020 William Wordsworth Royal Mint BU £5 Five Pound Coin Pack £ 12.75 |
 | 2020 William Wordsworth £5 Five Pound Coin Royal Mint Pack £ 11.99 |
 | ROYAL MINT / ROYAL MINT 2020 WILLIAM WORDSWORTH £5 COIN and COVER £ 13.75 |
 | 2017 to 23 Elizabeth II Brilliant Uncirculated Change Checker Sealed £5 Coins £ 18.45 |
 | 2020 250th ANNIVERSARY WILLIAM WORDSWORTH £5 SILVER PROOF COIN ROYAL MINT 2E748 £ 95.00 |
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