5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Silver Proof) 2012 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Silver Proof) 2012 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Diamond Jubilee; Silver Proof) 2012 photo

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee; Silver Proof

2012 year
Silver (.925) 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
2012
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#31212
Rarity index
69%

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

Issue Limit: 75,000

Issued as part of 10-coin Diamond Jubilee silver proof collections with an issue limit of 2,012. (sales 1,269)


The coin was also issued in the 7-coin Diamond Jubilee silver proof set with an issue limit of 995.


Also issued in a coin and stamp set with 450 sales

The coin was also the centre piece of a 24-coin set of coins from the commonwealth


This coin was also issued in a three-coin Commonwealth Mints Set together with a silver Australian 50 cent and a silver Canadian $20 (mintage 4,000).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, which marked 60 years on the throne, making her the longest-reigning British monarch in history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  16370 - - - - - -

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; Silver Proof) 2012 coin.