© The Royal Mint, 2000
© The Royal Mint, 2000
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Millennium; Gold-highlighted Silver Proof
2000 year| Silver (.999) (selectively gold plated) | 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 | 2000 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (selectively gold plated) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#331903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
A representation of the British Isles with a pair of clock hands, pivoted on Greenwich and set at twelve o'clock, commemorative dates either side, denomination below.
Note: privy mark at 3 O'clock
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1999 2000
ANNO DOMINI
JM
FIVE POUNDS
Translation: The year of our Lord
Engraver: Jeffrey Matthews
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: WHAT'S PAST IS PROLOGUE
Comment
Reverse design as 1999 but with British Isles highlighted with 22 ct. gold, issued individually (1,487 sales) and as part of the 13-coin Millennium silver proof collection (13,180 sales).© The Royal Mint, 2000
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Millennium; Gold-highlighted Silver Proof) 2000 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that combines both silver and gold plating. The coin's obverse features a gold-plated portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features a silver-plated image of the Millennium Dome, which was a prominent landmark in London at the time. This combination of metals creates a striking visual effect and makes the coin stand out from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14667 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Millennium; Gold-highlighted Silver Proof) 2000 coin.
