United Kingdom Five Pounds, Golden Wedding Anniversary, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (1997)

About this coin

Obverse

The overlapping portraits of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip face right.

Script: Latin

Lettering

ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·F·D PHILIP·PRINCEPS

Translation

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

Reverse

St Edward’s Crown surmounts the royal shield and Prince Philip’s arms, with an anchor between the shields. The wedding date and anniversary years complete the design.

Script: Latin

Lettering

· 1947 1997 ·
· 20 ·
NOVEMBER
· FIVE POUNDS ·

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Collector commemorative coinage. Copper-nickel business strikes, BU and proof finishes are distinguished in the year table. Silver proof and gold proof versions are separate types; presentation packaging is not a die variety.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.