United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

United Kingdom Five Pounds, Queen Victoria Death Centenary, Silver Proofs — Elizabeth II (2001)

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About this coin

Five-pound commemorative marking a century since Queen Victoria’s death, with motifs recalling Victorian industry, architecture and postage.

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·2001
IRB

Translation

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

Reverse

A V formed by railway lines incorporates Queen Victoria’s portrait. Crystal Palace, fragments of a penny stamp and the anniversary years complete the design.

Script: Latin

Lettering

1901 2001
E PE
5 POUNDS

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

No mintmark.

Identification and varieties

Conventional proof and reverse-frosted proof finishes are separately recorded in the year table. These are finish varieties of the same metal type.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2001LlantrisantNoneProof19216
2001LlantrisantNoneReverse-frosted proof596
2001LlantrisantProof
2001LlantrisantReverse-frosted proof

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