United Kingdom Five Pounds, Diamond Wedding Anniversary, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2007)

About this coin

Obverse

Elizabeth II and Prince Philip appear in overlapping portraits facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REG·F·D·PHILIP·PRINCEPS

Translation

Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith; Prince Philip.

Reverse

The rose window of Westminster Abbey is set beneath a Latin motto, with the wedding anniversary years and denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering

TVEATVR VNITA DEVS
* 1947 * FIVE POUNDS * 2007 *
e.n.

Translation

May God protect those united.

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Copper-nickel business, BU and proof finishes are distinguished; precious-metal proofs have a lettered edge. Packaging is not a die variety.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.