1996 5 pound coin - recommend you
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen's 70th Birthday; Silver Proof
© The Royal Mint, 1996
Features
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = 3,652 AMD |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| References | KM# 974a, Sp# L3 |
Commemorative issue
70th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse
Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F·D
RDM
· FIVE POUNDS ·
Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)
Engraver:Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse
Windsor Castle, the royal residence in Berkshire, forms a fitting backdrop to the Royal Standard, the Union Flag, and the Queen's personal flag. Two accompanying pennants bear the anniversary dates.
Lettering:
1926
1996
AV
Engraver: Avril Vaughan
Edge
Plain with incuse legend
Lettering: + VIVAT REGINA ELIZABETHA +
Translation: Long live Queen Elizabeth
Comments
Also issued as copper-nickel proof and brilliant uncirculated as well as gold proof
Issue limit: 70,000
(former Spink ref. 4303)
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 39,336 | 18,842.92 | Proof | ||||
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