5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding; Platinum Piedfort) 2011 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding; Platinum Piedfort) 2011 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding; Platinum Piedfort) 2011 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2011

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Wedding; Platinum Piedfort

2011 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
2011
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#257945
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Profile portrait of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, legend around, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WILLIAM AND CATHERINE
29 APRIL 2011

Engraver: Mark Richards

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issued individually, the coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, gold-plated silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton, which took place on April 29, 2011. The coin's design features an image of the couple in a loving embrace, surrounded by intricate details and inscriptions that highlight the significance of the occasion. The use of platinum, a rare and valuable metal, adds to the coin's uniqueness and exclusivity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  133 - - - - - -

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