5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Christening) 2013 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Christening) 2013 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Royal Christening) 2013 photo
© The London Coin Company

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Royal Christening

2013 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2013
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
2.89 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#52052
Rarity index
43%

Reverse

A deconstructed silver lily font incorporating cherubs and roses with a Baroque-style cartouche and inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering:
To celebrate the
Christening of
PRINCE GEORGE
of
CAMBRIDGE
2013
DIEU ET·MON DROIT
JB

Translation: God and my right

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued to commemorate the Christening of Prince George of Cambridge, the coin was issued individually and the design was used on a variety of denominations and metals.

© The Royal Mint, 2013

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the royal christening of Prince George of Cambridge, the son of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The coin features an image of Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of the royal family on the reverse, including Prince George's name and date of birth. It was a limited edition release and is considered a collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  56014 - - - - - -

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