5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Birth) 2015 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Birth) 2015 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (5th portrait; Royal Birth) 2015 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2015

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Royal Birth

2015 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
2015
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#72232
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

An ornamental cartouche in centre, topped with a coronet featuring lilies, legend around.

Lettering:
TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF THE SECOND CHILD OF
THE
Duke and
Duchess
of
CAMBRIDGE
2015
JB

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack, it was also struck in silver proof and gold proof.

© The Royal Mint, 2015

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the birth of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, the second child and only daughter of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Princess's birth on the other. It was a limited edition release and is considered a collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  30926 - - - - - -

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