© The Royal Mint, 1998
© The Royal Mint, 1998
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Prince Charles' 50th Birthday; Gold Proof
1998 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 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 | 1998 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#113531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Portrait of Prince Charles against a background formed by the work of the Prince's Trust, legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF H·R·H· THE PRINCE OF WALES
CONFIDENCE·SUCCESS OPPORTUNITY·ADVICE·TRAINING
TALENT·SKILLS SUPPORT·GRANTS·CHALLEN
·JOBS·INITIATIVE·HELP
ENTERPRISE·
INVESTMENT
EDUCATION
THE PRINCE'S TRUST
MN RE
HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED
1948 FIVE POUNDS 1998
Engravers: Michael Noakes, Robert Elderton
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued individually, the design was also struck in copper-nickel and silver proof.© The Royal Mint, 1998
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Prince Charles' 50th birthday, and the design on the reverse side of the coin features a portrait of Prince Charles, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 773 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Prince Charles' 50th Birthday; Gold Proof) 1998 coin.
