United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Queen’s Eightieth Birthday, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (2006)
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About this coin
Five-pound commemorative for Elizabeth II’s eightieth birthday, with a fanfare of royal trumpets and anniversary dates.
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
Royal trumpets with hanging banners form a fanfare between the birthday dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering
1926 VIVAT REGINA 2006
R
DSW
Translation
Long live the Queen.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Base-metal finishes and precious-metal proofs are distinguished. Presentation packaging is not a separate die variety.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 2750 |
2006Proof
Mintage 2750