5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Golden Wedding; Gold Proof) 1997 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Golden Wedding; Gold Proof) 1997 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Golden Wedding; Gold Proof) 1997 photo
© The Royal Mint, 1997

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Golden Wedding; Gold Proof

1997 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
1997
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#113530
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crown of St. Edward above shields bearing the Royal Arms and the Coat of Arms of Prince Philip, separated by an anchor.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· 1947 1997 ·
· 20 ·
NOVEMBER
· FIVE POUNDS ·

Engraver: Leslie Durbin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel and silver proof.

© The Royal Mint, 1997

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1997 United Kingdom Golden Wedding 5 Pound coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne, and it features a unique double portrait of the Queen and Prince Philip, designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  2574 - - - - - -

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