5 Pounds - Elizabeth II - Golden Wedding
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Reverse: © smithymx67
Commemorated Event
50th Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
Description
This coin was issued individually and was also included in the 1997 annual sets. It was not for circulation and was issued for the Queen and Prince Philip's golden wedding anniversary.
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
1997
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Diameter (⌀)
38.61 mm
Thickness
3.2 mm
Weight
28.28 g
Face Value
5 Pounds (5 GBP)
Demonetized
No
Composition
Cupronickel
Obverse (heads)
Obverse Description
Overlapped portraits of HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip with legend around.
Obverse Designer
Philip Nathan
Obverse Lettering
ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · F · D PHILIP · PRINCEPS
Obverse Unabridged Lettering
Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix Philip Princeps
Obverse Lettering Translation
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith, Prince Philip
Reverse (tails)
Reverse Description
The crown of St. Edward above 2 shields bearing the Royal Arms and the Coat of Arms of Prince Philip, separated by an anchor, dates and denomination above and below.
Reverse Designer
Leslie Durbin
Reverse Lettering
· 1947 1997 ·
· 20 ·
NOVEMBER
· FIVE POUNDS ·
Edge
Edge Description
Milled
Mints
Royal Mint, Llantrisant
1968 - to date
Mintage
Year
Mintage
Quality
1997
Brilliant Uncirculated
1997
1,733,000
Circulated
1997
80,748
Proof