United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Entente Cordiale Centenary, Platinum Proof — Elizabeth II (2004)
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About this coin
Five-pound commemorative marking the centenary of the Entente Cordiale agreements between Britain and France, with the paired figures of Britannia and Marianne.
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
IRB
FIVE POUNDS
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Britannia and Marianne stand together, with the agreement’s name and the anniversary dates incorporated around them.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ENTENTE 2004 CORDIALE 1904
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Heavy platinum proof weighing 94.2 g. This precious-metal issue is distinct from the 39.94 g gold proof and silver editions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 501 |
2004Proof
Mintage 501