United Kingdom 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 1996
Queen's 70th Birthday; Silver Proof
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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
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
28.28
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Description
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II from United Kingdom. Issued in 1996. Struck in Silver (.925). 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)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 39.3K | € 35,00 | Proof |
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