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© The London Coin Company
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Prince Charles 60th Birthday; Gold Proof
2008 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 | 2008 |
| 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#125613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portrait of HRH The Prince of Wales facing right, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·THE PRINCE OF WALES·
IRB
1948·ICH DIEN·2008
Translation: I serve
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: SIXTIETH BIRTHDAY
Comment
Issued individually, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and platinum piedfort. Issue Limit: 1,500© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate Prince Charles' 60th birthday, and the design on the reverse side features a portrait of Prince Charles, along with the inscription "Happy Birthday" in a bold, playful font, which is a unique touch for a royal commemorative coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 867 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 60th Birthday; Gold Proof) 2008 coin.
