5 Pound Coin
Coins from 1 penny to 2 Pounds are legal tender in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Decimal British Pound coins were launched in 1971. Smaller versions of 5, 10 and 50 pence coins were introduced in 1992 (5p and 10p) and 1997 (50p). Banks and bureaux de change outside the United Kingdom won’t accept Pound Sterling coins for exchange. Commemorative Five Pounds Crown During the last half century, crowns have often been issued to commemorate special events. The 1997 Five Pound piece is a crown sized coin, struck in three different metals and a total of five different variations.
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Commemorative Five Pounds Crown
During the last half century, crowns have often been issued to commemorate special events. The 1997 Five Pound piece is a crown sized coin, struck in three different metals and a total of five different variations. It marks the occasion of the 50th wedding anniversary of H. M. Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H. Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Golden Wedding
A golden wedding anniversary deserves celebration, and the 1997 crown pays tribute to this remarkable couple,who are represented on both sides of the coin. Philip Nathan has depicted the Queen and Prince Philip in magnificent profile portraits that are both dignified and reflective. For many collectors these effigies will be reminiscent of the coins of William and Mary, and of the medals of Victoria and The Prince Consort.
Obverse:
Conjoined heads of Elizabeth and Philip, facing right.
The obverse design was engraved by Philip Nathan
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D PHILIP PRINCEPS
Reverse:
The reverse features the crown of St. Edward above shields bearing the Royal Arms and the Coat of Arms of Prince Philip, separated by an anchor. The crown represents the Queen's formal role, being worn by her on state occasions, and the anchor symbolises Prince Philip's distinguished naval career.
The reverse was designed by Leslie Durbin, and modelled by Philip Nathan.
The reverse legend reads:
1947 1997 20 NOVEMBER FIVE POUNDS
Edge
The edge is milled (reeded)
| Version | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | AMW | Issue |
| Uncirculated | 38.61 | 28.28 | Cupro-nickel | 1,733,000 | |
| Silver Proof | 38.61 | 28.28 | 0.925 Silver | 0.8410 | 75,000 |
| Gold Proof | 38.61 | 39.94 | 0.917 Gold | 1.1775 | 2,750 |
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Selected Uncirculated
| Quantity | Rate | Buy |
| 1 | £8.00 |
Uncirculated Specimen in Folder
| Quantity | Rate | Buy |
| 1 | £11.00 |
Silver Proof
| Quantity | Rate | Buy |
| 1 | £30.00 |
For the gold proof version, please see our Tax Free Gold website.
Fifty Years of History
On 20th November 1947, the King proudly led his daughter down the aisle, her beauty matched by the glamour of her Hartnell dress, intricately embroidered and adorned with thousands of tiny seed pearls and crystals.
The newly created Duke of Edinburgh, standing tall and handsome in his naval uniform, awaited his bride at the altar. Like any other couple they took their marriage vows with great solemnity and their day continued with a traditional wedding breakfast at Buckingham Palace before departing on honeymoon.
From the very start of their marriage public duties loomed large. Royal tours could take the couple away from their young family for up to six months and vast crowds would line the streets of London to welcome their homecoming. Today's improved communications make touring just as gruelling, as more gets done in less time. Television has enabled the public to see far more of the important role the monarchy plays and has witnessed a very personal approach to meeting the people with now familiar 'walkabouts'. Millions have seen the couple's tireless dedication to duty, in television documentaries, which has earned them respect not just in Britain but the world over.
With four children and six grandchildren, summer holidays at Balmoral provide the Queen and Prince Philip with the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. There the couple's mutual love of the countryside can be enjoyed to the full. But on these family occasions, be they in Scotland or over the Christmas period at Windsor or Sandringham, the Royal Family never retreat entirely from the formal aspects of public life and allow the cameras in to witness their enjoyment.
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Two commemorative crowns were issued in 2005, both related to the Napoleonic wars. The first honours Admiral Horatio Nelson, who was killed in 1805 during the battle of Trafalgar, which is commemorated by the second coin.
Commemorative £5 Coin, Type 14:
Obverse Type (bust design by Ian Rank-Broadley):
Reverse Type (design by James Butler):
Edge: Milled. Proof versions have: ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERYMAN TO DO HIS DUTY.
Mintage for Circulation: 1,075,516 (total for both 2005 £5 coins).
Collectability/Scarcity: 1 (for scale details see here)
The story behind the design:
The obverse shows the Ian Rank-Broadley bust of the Queen. The reverse by James Butler shows a front facing bust of Horatio Nelson. Admiral Nelson was killed by a French sniper during the battle of Trafalgar.
Commemorative £5 Coin, Type 15: (info on coin type numbers here)
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Obverse Type (bust design by Ian Rank-Broadley):
Reverse Type (design by Clive Duncan):
Edge: Milled edge.
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Mintage for Circulation: 1,075,516 (total for both 2005 £5 coins).
Collectability/Scarcity: 1 (for scale details see here)
The story behind the design:
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The obverse shows the Ian Rank-Broadley bust of the Queen. The reverse is by Clive Duncan and depicts a scene from the battle of Trafalgar, HMS Victory in the foreground and HMS Temeraire to the left. The battle of Trafalgar was a decisive British Victory over the fleet of French and Spanish ships. Admiral Nelson was killed. The Spanish Admiral died later of wounds sustained at the battle. The French Admiral was captured but as a prisoner of war, did actually attend the state funeral of his rival Admiral Nelson, in London.
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