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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Prince Charles' 50th Birthday
1998 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 | 1998 |
| 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#13623 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Smaller portrait of Prince Charles against a background formed by the work of the Prince's Trust, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF H·R·H· THE PRINCE OF WALES
CONFIDENCE·SUCCESS OPPORTUNITY·ADVICE·TRAINING
TALENT·SKILLS SUPPORT·GRANTS·CHALLEN
·JOBS·INITIATIVE·HELP
ENTERPRISE·
INVESTMENT
EDUCATION
THE PRINCE'S TRUST
MN RE
HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED
1948 FIVE POUNDS 1998
Engravers: Michael Noakes, Robert Elderton
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Despite being produced in their millions and being available at face value from most post offices, banks and the Royal Mint, the ordinary business strike was a Royal Mint commemorative issue and not intended for general circulation.Issued in the 1998 Annual Proof set the coin was also issued in a Brilliant Uncirculated individual pack and was also struck in silver proof and gold proof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Prince Charles' 50th birthday, which is a significant milestone for the British royal family.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 63670 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Prince Charles' 50th Birthday) 1998 coin.
