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

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Christening; Silver Proof

2015 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 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
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#75355
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Cherubs heralding Charlotte’s arrival, her name on a cartouche, surrounded by details inspired by the Lily Font used in royal christenings since 1841.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
To celebrate the
Christening of
PRINCESS
CHARLOTTE
ELIZABETH
DIANA
of
CAMBRIDGE
2015
DIEU ET·MON DROIT
JB

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The coin was struck to commemorate the Christening of HRH Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana of Cambridge on 5th July 2015 at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Sandringham Estate. The coin was also issued in gold proof, while the design was also used on a £10 & £500 coin. Issue Limit: 5,000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the royal christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge, the daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The coin's design features an image of the princess surrounded by her family, along with the inscription "Royal Christening 2015." It was a limited edition release, with only 7,500 coins minted, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  4842 - - - - - -

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