5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Queen's Reign, Commonwealth of Nations; Gold Proof) 2022 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Queen's Reign, Commonwealth of Nations; Gold Proof) 2022 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Queen's Reign, Commonwealth of Nations; Gold Proof) 2022 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2022

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Queen's Reign, Commonwealth of Nations; Gold Proof

2022 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 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
2022
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#337095
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

The Queen's signature set against a background of flags with legend above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HER COMMONWEALTH OF NATIONS
Elizabeth R
PJL

Engraver: P J Lynch

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: DEVOTED TO YOUR SERVICE

Comment

The third of a set of 3 coins issued to commemorate the Queen's reign, issued individually, the design was struck in silver and gold in a variety of denominations.

© The Royal Mint, 2022

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by artist Timothy Noad, which depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a wreath of Commonwealth floral emblems, symbolizing the Queen's reign and her role as Head of the Commonwealth.