© Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer
© Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Wedding
1981 year| Gold (.917) | 39.94 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 IMP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#391999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE WEDDING OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES AND LADY DIANA SPENCER
1981
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin issued in set of 4 coins (from ½ to 5 Pounds), photo from © Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1981 Isle of Man 5 Pound coin commemorating the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
