5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Lake District; Silver Proof) 2016 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Lake District; Silver Proof) 2016 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Lake District; Silver Proof) 2016 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2016

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Lake District; Silver Proof

2016 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
2016
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, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#221284
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Image of the Lake District, legend above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LAKE DISTRICT
GD LC

Engravers: Glyn Davies, Laura Clancy

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The second set of £5 coins issued commemorating A Portrait of Britain. This set celebrates the Natural Landscapes of the British Isles (Giant's Causeway, Lake District, Snowdonia, White Cliffs of Dover) and was only produced in colourised silver proof.
Issue limit: 3,500

©The Royal Mint, 2018

Interesting fact

The 5 Pound - Elizabeth II (Lake District; Silver Proof) 2016 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design that showcases the natural beauty of the Lake District, a region in northwest England known for its picturesque lakes, mountains, and forests. The coin's design includes an image of the Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a scenic view of the Lake District on the other, with the words "Lake District" and "2016" inscribed at the bottom. The coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 28.28 grams. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead produced in limited quantities for collectors.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  1098 - - - - - -

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