5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th Portrait) - Tutankhamun’s Tomb Centenary
Obverse: © The Royal Mint
Reverse: © The Royal Mint
Commemorated Event
100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb
Description
This coin was released to commemorate the centenary of the discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. The coin was released after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, but her portrait continued to be used, this is in support of His Majesty the King's ambition for a sustainable transition since the tools and packaging has already been made.
Key Details
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GBR)
Issuer
The Royal Mint
Currency
Pound Sterling (decimalized)
GBP - £
1971 - to date
Type
Non Circulating
Year
2022
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
38.61 mm
Thickness
2.89 mm
Weight
28.28 g
Face Value
5 Pounds (5 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Cupronickel
75% copper, 25% nickel
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the George IV State Diadem, with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Jody Clark
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 5 POUNDS · 2022 ·
J.C
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
A depiction of the golden funeral mask of King Tutankhamun, with inscription around the edge.
Reverse Designer
Laura Clancy
Reverse Lettering
DISCOVERY OF TUTANKHAMUN’S TOMB
LC
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
2022
Brilliant Uncirculated