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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Queen Victoria
2001 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 | 2001 |
| 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#6627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
A representation of Crystal Palace within the value FIVE POUNDS, stylised railway lines in the shape of a V incorporating a portrait of Queen Victoria, remnant of the words ONE PENNY and anniversary dates of 1901 and 2001.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1901 2001
E PE
5 POUNDS
Engraver: Mary Milner-Dickens
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Despite their relatively high mintage 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 Annual Proof set as well as in a Brilliant Uncirculated individual pack, the coin was soo struck in silver proof, reverse frosted silver proof, gold proof and reverse frosted gold proof.
