© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen's 80th Birthday; Silver Piedfort
2006 year| Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating) | 56.56 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 | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (with selective gold plating) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#281611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
A fanfare of regal trumpets, highlighted gold, dividing dates, legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1926 VIVAT REGINA 2006
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DSW
Translation: Long live the Queen
Engraver: Danuta Solowiej-Wedderburn
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: DUTY SERVICE FAITH
Comment
Issued individually and as part of the Annual Silver Piedfort sets, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold proof and platinum proof.© The Royal Mint, 2006
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique double effigy design, with both a traditional portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a cameo portrait of the Queen on the other side, surrounded by a wreath of roses. This design was created specifically for the Queen's 80th birthday celebrations and adds an extra layer of collectibility to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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's 80th Birthday; Silver Piedfort) 2006 coin.
