5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Diana, Princess of Wales
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#9755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Head of Diana, Princess of Wales right with legend above, dates and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IN MEMORY OF DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES
1961 1997
·FIVE POUNDS·
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Despite being produced in their millions and being available at face value from most post offices and banks, the ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation.This design was also issued in Brilliant Uncirculated individual packs and the Annual Proof set as well as in silver proof and gold proof.
