In 2010 to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Death of John Lennon, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue John Lennon £5 Five Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver.
The reverse design features a portrait of John Lennon while the obverse design depicts the stunning portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.