United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)

United Kingdom Five Pounds, Queen’s Eightieth Birthday, Gold Proof — Elizabeth II (2006)

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About this coin

Five-pound commemorative for Elizabeth II’s eightieth birthday, with a fanfare of royal trumpets and 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
FIVE POUNDS
IRB

Translation

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

Reverse

Royal trumpets with hanging banners form a fanfare between the birthday dates.

Script: Latin

Lettering

1926 VIVAT REGINA 2006
R
DSW

Translation

Long live the Queen.

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 separate die variety.

Measurements

Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
2006LlantrisantNoneProof2750
2006LlantrisantProof

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