5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sapphire Jubilee; Silver Piedfort) 2017 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sapphire Jubilee; Silver Piedfort) 2017 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sapphire Jubilee; Silver Piedfort) 2017 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2017

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee; Silver Piedfort

2017 year
Silver (.925) 56.56 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
2017
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
56.56 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#103143
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Crown rotated to make a feature of the Stuart sapphire with a quote from the Queen's 21st birthday speech.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SAPPHIRE JUBILEE
MY WHOLE
LIFE,
WHETHER IT BE
LONG OR SHORT,
DEVOTED
TO YOUR
SERVICE
- 1952 - 2017 -

Engraver: Glyn Davies

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: Shine through the Ages

Comment

Issued to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II, the coin was available individually, the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 3,000.

© The Royal Mint, 2017

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Sapphire Jubilee Silver Piedfort coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 65th anniversary on the throne, making it a unique and special edition coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  2471 - - - - - -

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