© The Royal Mint, 2008
© The Royal Mint, 2008
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth I; Platinum Piedfort
2008 year| Platinum (.9995) | 94.2 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 | Platinum (.9995) |
| Weight | 94.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#276045 |
|---|---|
| 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 gold proof. Issue Limit: 150Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Platinum Piedfort 5 Pound coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 2,008 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Platinum Piedfort) 2008 coin.
