© The Royal Mint, 2010
© The Royal Mint, 2010
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Restoration of the Monarchy; Platinum Piedfort
2010 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 | 2010 |
| 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#270622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
St Edward's crown above spray of oak leaves and interlinked C's representing the coinage of Charles II.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RESTORATION OF THE MONARCHY
1660
CC
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: A QUIET AND PEACEABLE POSSESSION
Comment
Issued individually, this design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort proof and gold proof. Issue Limit: 100© The Royal Mint, 2010
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Restoration of the Monarchy; Platinum Piedfort) 2010 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 450th anniversary of the Restoration of the Monarchy in 1660, following the Interregnum (1649-1660) when England was a republic. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of King Charles II on the reverse, highlighting the restoration of the monarchy. The use of platinum as the material for the coin adds to its uniqueness and value, making it a sought-after collector's item.
