5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Charles' 50th Birthday; Silver Proof) 1998 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Charles' 50th Birthday; Silver Proof) 1998 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Charles' 50th Birthday; Silver Proof) 1998 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Prince Charles' 50th Birthday; Silver Proof

1998 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
1998
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54
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
References
Numista
N#101936
Rarity index
75%

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 gold proof, Issue limit: 35,000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Prince Charles' 50th birthday, which is a significant milestone for the British royal family.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  13379 - - - - - -

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