5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (40th Coronation Jubilee; Silver Proof) 1993 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (40th Coronation Jubilee; Silver Proof) 1993 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (40th Coronation Jubilee; Silver Proof) 1993 photo

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 40th Coronation Jubilee; Silver Proof

1993 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2.89 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#49101
Rarity index
49%

Reverse

St Edward's Crown, used for the coronation of the Queen, encircled by forty trumpets all within legend and above dates

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU
· 1953 - 1993 ·

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Edge

Reeded

Comment

At the centre of the obverse design is the Mary Gillick uncrowned young head portrait of the Queen, as on almost all British coins from 1953 to decimalisation. The coin was issued individually, while also being struck in copper-nickel and gold proof. Issue limit: 100,000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (40th Coronation Jubilee; Silver Proof) 1993 coin from the United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, which took place on June 2, 1953. The coin features a special design that includes a portrait of the Queen on one side and a depiction of the St. Edward's Crown on the other. The coin was produced in a limited quantity of 25,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  58877 - - - - - -

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