© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Platinum Wedding; Platinum Piedfort
2017 year| Platinum (.9995) | 94.2 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 | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.53 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 94.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#222396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The heraldic Arms of Her Majesty The Queen and those of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh with legend and date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
70 YEARS OF
MARRIAGE
⠂2017 ⠂
JB
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: FELICES JUNXIT CONUBIALIS AMOR
Translation: Wedded love has joined them in happiness
Comment
Issued to commemorate the 70th wedding anniversary of HM The Queen & HRH Prince Philip, there were 11 different issues of varying metals and denominations which all share the Etienne Miller obverse. However the £25 platinum, £5 platinum piedfort, £10 gold/silver and 1kg gold/silver have an alternate John Bergdahl reverse which depicts the heraldic lineage of the two families.Issue limit: 125
© The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Platinum Wedding Platinum Piedfort 5 Pound coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 70th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. Additionally, the coin is made of 99.95% platinum and weighs 94.2 grams, making it a unique and valuable piece for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 112 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Platinum Wedding; Platinum Piedfort) 2017 coin.
