5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Henry of Wales; Gold Proof) 2005 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Henry of Wales; Gold Proof) 2005 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Henry of Wales; Gold Proof) 2005 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Prince Henry of Wales; Gold Proof

2005 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Alderney (Guernsey)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#75486
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Portrait of Prince Henry of Wales alongside his Coat of Arms with lettering above and to the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
H.R.H PRINCE HENRY OF WALES
FIVE POUNDS

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Krause list this coin under KM#113b but with wrong description as Prince William's 21st Anniversary. In fact William had 21st birthday two years earlier.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of Prince Henry of Wales (also known as Prince Harry), which was not commonly seen on coins at the time of its release.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  150 - - - - - -

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