United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Elizabeth I Accession Anniversary, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (2008)
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About this coin
Five-pound commemorative marking 450 years since Elizabeth I’s accession in 1558, with a Tudor-inspired portrait design.
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
Elizabeth I’s portrait is enclosed by connecting arches with Tudor roses at their meeting points; Roman numerals give the anniversary dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH REGINA
MDLVIII MMVIII
Translation
Queen Elizabeth. 1558–2008.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Base-metal finishes and precious-metal proofs are distinguished; presentation packaging is not a 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 | 1500 |
2008Proof
Mintage 1500