© The Royal Mint, 1997
© The Royal Mint, 1997
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Golden Wedding; Silver Proof
1997 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#85401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
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 and as part of the Annual Silver Proof set, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel and gold proof. Issue Limit: 75,000© The Royal Mint, 1997
250 issued as part of a 3-coin set which also included a 1972 Silver Wedding crown silver proof and a 2007 Diamond Wedding £5 silver proof, sourced from the secondary market.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 Elizabeth II (Golden Wedding; Silver Proof) 5 Pound coin is that it was issued 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 | 33689 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Golden Wedding; Silver Proof) 1997 coin.
