United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Prince Charles’s Sixtieth Birthday, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (2008)
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About this coin
Five-pound commemorative marking Prince Charles’s sixtieth birthday, with his portrait and the 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
IRB
FIVE POUNDS
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Prince Charles’s portrait forms the centre of the birthday design, accompanied by the anniversary years and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering
·THE PRINCE OF WALES·
IRB
1948·ICH DIEN·2008
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Business, BU and proof finishes are distinguished; precious-metal editions carry a lettered edge. Packaging is not an additional 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 867 |
2008Proof
Mintage 867