5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Birth; Platinum Piedfort) 2013 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Birth; Platinum Piedfort) 2013 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Birth; Platinum Piedfort) 2013 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Birth; Platinum Piedfort

2013 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
2013
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
References
Numista
N#244234
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

St George slaying the dragon right, date and engraver's initials in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2013
B.P.

Engraver: Benedetto Pistrucci

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually it was also struck in silver proof.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 65th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, and the Platinum Piedfort version is a special edition that has a unique double-thickness and a lower mintage compared to the standard version, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2013  25 - - - - - -

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