United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Queen Mother Memorial, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (2002)
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About this coin
Five-pound memorial coin honouring Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, with her lifespan dates and a wreath-framed portrait.
Obverse
Elizabeth II’s fourth portrait faces right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH·II D·G·REG·F·D
FIVE POUNDS
IRB
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
The Queen Mother’s portrait is framed by a wreath, with her name around and the dates 1900–2002 below.
Script: Latin
Lettering
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
1900 - 2002
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
The memorial edge inscription recalls words used at the Queen Mother’s funeral. Base-metal business and BU strikes are distinguished from the separate silver and gold proofs.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 2086 |
2002Proof
Mintage 2086