5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 90th Birthday) 2016 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 90th Birthday) 2016 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Queen's 90th Birthday) 2016 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2016

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Queen's 90th Birthday

2016 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
2016
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
References
Numista
N#79008
Rarity index
30%

Reverse

Crowned Royal Cypher above the number 90, encircled by nine roses.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
E II R
90
CJH

Engraver: Christopher Hobbs

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released as part of the 2016 Annual Proof set, individually in a presentation folder and in a Philatelic Numismatic Cover.
The design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum piedfort.

©The Royal Mint, 2016

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday, which is a significant milestone in the history of the British monarchy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  13489 - - - - - -

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