5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Birth; Gold Proof) 2015 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Birth; Gold Proof) 2015 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Birth; Gold Proof) 2015 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2015

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Birth; Gold Proof

2015 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 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
2015
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#241079
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

An ornamental cartouche in centre, topped with a coronet featuring lilies, legend around.

Lettering:
TO CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF THE SECOND CHILD OF
THE
Duke and
Duchess
of
CAMBRIDGE
2015
JB

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Also issued in copper-nickel and silver proof. Issue Limit: 350

© The Royal Mint, 2015

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 89th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, making it a unique and special collector's item for coin enthusiasts and royal family fans.