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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Entente Cordiale
2004 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 | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| 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#13627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 27% |
Reverse
Combined figures of Britannia and Marianne with legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ENTENTE 2004 CORDIALE 1904
Engraver: David Gentleman
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Entente Cordiale was a series of agreements signed on 8th April 1904 between the United Kingdom and the French Republic which saw a significant improvement in Anglo-French relations.Released in individual packs, in a Brilliant Uncirculated presentation folder (16,507 sales), as a reverse frosted Proof (50,000 issue limit, 6,065 sales) and in a Philatelic Numismatic Cover. The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort proof, gold proof and platinum piedfort proof.
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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, a series of agreements between the United Kingdom and France that aimed to strengthen their diplomatic and political relations. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and an image of the Eiffel Tower, symbolizing the friendship between the two nations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6065 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Entente Cordiale) 2004 coin.
