© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Queen's Reign, Bestowing Her Honours; Silver Piedfort
2022 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 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 | 2022 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#329399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The Queen's signature set against a background of medals with legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BESTOWING OF HER HONOURS
Elizabeth R
PJL
Engraver: P J Lynch
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: DEVOTED TO YOUR SERVICE
Comment
The first of a set of 3 coins issued to commemorate the Queen's reign, issued individually, the design was struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof in a variety of denominations. issue limit 1,510.© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a silver piedfort, which means it is struck on a thicker than usual planchet, giving it a weight of 56.56g, making it a substantial and heavy coin.
