5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof) 2012 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof) 2012 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof) 2012 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2012

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof

2012 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 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
2012
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#254501
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Young laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, date to left, legend to right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2012
DIR
IGE
DEVS
GRESSVS
MEOS

Translation: May God direct my steps

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: A VOW MADE GOOD

Comment

Released as part of the Annual Gold Proof set (no sales figures) as well as individually (1,085 sales) and in a stamp and coin cover (37 sales), whilst also being struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold-plated silver proof, silver piedfort and platinum piedfort.

© The Royal Mint, 2012

This coin was also issued in a limited edition Jubilee Set, including a Gold Proof Australian 50 cent piece and a Gold Proof Canadian $300 piece, with a mintage of 375.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof) 2012 coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 60th anniversary on the throne, making it a unique and special collector's item for coin enthusiasts and royalty fans.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  1122 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Gold Proof) 2012 coin.