© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee; Silver Proof
2017 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 | 2017 |
| 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#103035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
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 (7,761 sales) and in a stamp and coin cover (499 sales), the design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 8,600.© The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sapphire Jubilee Silver Proof 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 wreath of sapphires, to commemorate her 65 years on the throne.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8260 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sapphire Jubilee; Silver Proof) 2017 coin.
