5000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Philip, Gold Proof) 2021 front 5000 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Prince Philip, Gold Proof) 2021 back
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5000 Pounds - Elizabeth II Prince Philip, Gold Proof

2021 year
Gold (.999) 5040 g 175 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2021
Value
5000 Pounds 5000 GBP = USD 6547
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
5040 g
Diameter
175 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#298727
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Image of Prince Philip, legend right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HRH THE
PRINCE PHILIP
DUKE OF
EDINBURGH
1921
2021
IRB

Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued individually following the announcement of the passing of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 9 April 2021. The design features a portrait created by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS that was personally approved by The Duke of Edinburgh in 2008. The coin was struck in a variety of metals and denominations. Issue Limit: 1

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a rare portrait of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, on the reverse side, which was designed by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. This is the first time that Prince Philip has been featured on a British coin, making it a unique and special collector's item.