5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen Victoria; Silver) 2001 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen Victoria; Silver) 2001 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen Victoria; Silver) 2001 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2001

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Victoria; Silver

2001 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#68144
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

A representation of Crystal Palace within the value FIVE POUNDS, stylised railway lines in the shape of a V incorporating a portrait of Queen Victoria, remnant of the words ONE PENNY and anniversary dates of 1901 and 2001.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1901 2001
E PE
5 POUNDS

Engraver: Mary Milner-Dickens

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually to commemorate the centenary of the death of Queen Victoria, this coin was issued in copper-nickel, reverse frosted silver proof, gold proof and reverse frosted gold proof.
Issue limit: 20,000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Queen Victoria, who ruled the United Kingdom from 1837 to 1901, despite being issued in 2001, more than a century after her death. This is because the coin was part of a series commemorating the Queen's reign and her impact on the British Empire.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  596 - - - - - -

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