2020 William Wordsworth Coins
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New William Wordsworth Coins from The Royal Mint were issued to celebrate The 250th Anniversary of the Birth of William Wordsworth on 9th March 2020.
William Wordsworth is one of the British nation’s favourite poets most famously known for his words
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud
The poem “Daffodils”, this text is one of the most famous poems in the English language and it is considered a classic of English romantic poetry. Wordsworth was inspired to write the poem on encountering a long belt of Daffodils while taking a walk with his sister Dorothy in April 1802.
Brilliant Uncirculated
BUNC Coin Specification
| Denomination | £5 |
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| Alloy | Cupro-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Reverse Designer | David Lawrence |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2020 |
Silver Proof
William Wordsworth 2020 Silver Proof Coin
Silver Proof Coin Specification
| Denomination | £5 |
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| Limited Edition Presentation | 2,000 |
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 3,760 |
| Alloy | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Reverse Designer | David Lawrence |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Edge Inscription | I WANDERED LONELY AS A CLOUD |
| Quality | Proof |
| Year | 2020 |
Gold Proof Coin
William Wordsworth 2020 Gold Proof Coin in Box
Gold Proof Coin Specification
| Denomination | £5 |
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| Limited Edition Presentation | 300 |
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 310 |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Reverse Designer | David Lawrence |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Edge Inscription | I WANDERED LONELY AS A CLOUD |
| Quality | Proof |
| Year | 2020 |
Celebrating the Poetry of William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth is one of the most popular poets to have written in the English language. His ode to love and joy, ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’, commonly known as ‘Daffodils’, is amongst the nation’s favourites.
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of his birth and celebrate the life and work of one of Britain’s greatest literary figures, THe Royal Mint has struck a special £5 coin.