© The Royal Mint, 2008
© The Royal Mint, 2008
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth I; 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#125636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, surrounded by four tutor roses placed at the centre points of connecting arches, legend and dates around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ELIZABETH REGINA
MDLVIII MMVIII
Translation: QUEEN ELIZABETH 1558 2008
Engraver: Rod Kelly
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: I HAVE REIGNED WITH YOUR LOVES
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 this coin is that it features a unique double portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, with a younger image of the Queen on the obverse (front) side, and an older image on the reverse (back) side. This design was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Queen's reign, and it symbolizes the passing of time and the Queen's enduring legacy.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Queen Elizabeth I; Gold Proof) 2008 coin.
