5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Entente Cordiale; Silver Piedfort) 2004 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Entente Cordiale; Silver Piedfort) 2004 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Entente Cordiale; Silver Piedfort) 2004 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2004

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Entente Cordiale; Silver Piedfort

2004 year
Silver (.925) 56.56 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
2004
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
56.56 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#284501
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Combined figures of Britannia and Marianne with legend and dates around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ENTENTE 2004 CORDIALE 1904

Engraver: David Gentleman

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Entente Cordiale was a series of agreements signed on 8 April 1904 between the United Kingdom and the French Republic which saw a significant improvement in Anglo-French relations.

The coin was issued individually and was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold proof and platinum proof. Issue limit: 2,500.

© The Royal Mint, 2004

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale, a series of agreements between the United Kingdom and France that aimed to strengthen their diplomatic and economic relations. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of the Eiffel Tower and the British Lion on the other, symbolizing the friendship and alliance between the two nations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004  2500 - - - - - -

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 (Entente Cordiale; Silver Piedfort) 2004 coin.