© The Royal Mint, 2022
© The Royal Mint, 2022
5 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II 5th portrait; Platinum Jubilee
2022 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 36.02 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 Sovereigns 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 36.02 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#312720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
The Royal Arms, at its centre a crowned and quartered shield supported by a crowned English lion on the left and a Scottish unicorn on the right, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
DIEU ET MON DROIT
TN
2022
Translation:
Shame on he who thinks evil of it
God and my right
Engraver: Timothy Noad
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued to commemorate HM Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, the proof coin was only issued in the 5-coin sets (700 issue limit), while the Brilliant Uncirculated was issued individually (810 issue limit).© The Royal Mint, 2022
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee, which marks 75 years since her accession to the throne. This makes it a unique and special edition coin that is likely to be highly sought after by collectors.
