5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Prince Charles 60th Birthday; Silver Piedfort
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 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 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#276033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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 as part of the 2008 Silver Piedfort Collection (1,746 sales) and as individual pieces (1,088 sales), the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold proof and platinum piedfort.© The Royal Mint, 2008
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate Prince Charles' 60th birthday, and the design on the reverse features a portrait of Prince Charles, along with the inscription "Happy Birthday Prince Charles" and the dates "1948-2008". This coin is a unique way to celebrate a significant milestone in the life of the Prince of Wales.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2834 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Piedfort) 2008 coin.
