© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Anniversary; Silver Proof
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#142665 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
The Royal Standard in the style of the Coat of Arms of Westminster below Her Majesty the Queen's Royal Cypher, legend above, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SAPPHIRE ANNIVERSARY
E II R
ST
· 1953 - 2018 ·
Engraver: Stephen Taylor
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: SHINE THROUGH THE AGES
Comment
Issued to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the coronation of HM The Queen, the coin was available individually and the design was struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 6,650.©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sapphire Anniversary Silver Proof 5 Pound coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by sculptor and engraver, Jody Clark, which depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a pattern of sapphires, in celebration of her 65 years on the throne.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3910 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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