United Kingdom Five Pounds, Queen Mother’s Centenary, Silver Piedfort — Elizabeth II (2000)

About this coin

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·2000
IRB

Translation

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

Reverse

The Queen Mother’s left-facing portrait is accompanied by her signature and the centenary dates.

Script: Latin and Latin (cursive)

Lettering

QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
1900-2000 FIVE POUNDS
IRB
Elizabeth R

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Piedfort silver strike weighing twice the standard silver proof.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.