1 Pound - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver) 2014 front 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver) 2014 back
1 Pound - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver) 2014 photo
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1 Pound - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; 1/2 oz Fine Silver

2014 year
Silver (.999) 15.71 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
1 Pound 1 GBP = USD 1.31
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15.71 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#298729
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia, a shield in her right hand and a spear in her left hand with a lion at her feet, legend around, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA 999 1/2 oz FINE SILVER
J.C
2014

Engraver: Jody Clark

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of the 6-coin 2014 Britannia Silver Proof sets (1,735 sales) and as part of the 5-coin 2015 Silver Proof set (550 sales).

© The Royal Mint, 2014

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for this coin by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. This portrait is known as the "5th portrait" and it was first introduced in 2014, making it a relatively recent addition to the collection of coins featuring the Queen's image.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014  2285 - - - - - -

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