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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Queen Mother
2002 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 | 2002 |
| 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 | 2.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#10642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother within wreath, legend around, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
1900 - 2002
Engraver: Avril Vaughan
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: STRENGTH ♕DIGNITY ♕LAUGHTER♕
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.Issued individually in Brilliant Uncirculated packs as well as in silver proof and gold proof.
