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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Queen Elizabeth I
2008 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 | 2008 |
| 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#13407 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, surrounded by four tudor roses placed at the centre points of connecting arches, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH REGINA
MDLVIII MMVIII
Translation:
Queen Elizabeth
1558 2008
Designer: Rod Kelly
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Despite being produced in their thousands 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 issued in the 2008 annual proof set as well as individually in Brilliant Uncirculated packs, while also being struck in silver proof, silver piedfort proof, gold proof and platinum proof.
© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, who ruled England from 1558 to 1603, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who has been on the throne since 1952. This unique design combination makes the coin a standout among other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 36333 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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