United Kingdom 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 1996
3rd portrait; Queen's 70th Birthday
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Information
Country
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Currency
Pound sterling
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II
Year
1996
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Thickness (mm)
2.89
Description
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 1996. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 28.28 g.
- Obverse
- Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. (Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith)
- Reverse
- Windsor Castle with Royal Standard, the Union Flag, and the Queen's personal flag. Two accompanying pennants bear the anniversary dates.
- Edge
- Plain with incuse lettering (Long live Queen Elizabeth)
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