5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen's 80th Birthday; Platinum Piedfort) 2006 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen's 80th Birthday; Platinum Piedfort) 2006 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen's 80th Birthday; Platinum Piedfort) 2006 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen's 80th Birthday; Platinum Piedfort

2006 year
Platinum (.9995) 94.2 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
2006
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54
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
References
Numista
N#281612
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A fanfare of regal trumpets, dividing dates, legend above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1926 VIVAT REGINA 2006
R
DSW

Translation: Long live the Queen

Engraver: Danuta Solowiej-Wedderburn

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: DUTY SERVICE FAITH

Comment

Issued individually. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.

© The Royal Mint, 2006

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday, which is a significant milestone in the history of the British monarchy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2006  250 - - - - - -

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