United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Queen Victoria Death Centenary, Gold Proofs — Elizabeth II (2001)
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·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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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 2098 | ||
| 2001 | Llantrisant | None | Reverse-frosted proof | 733 |
2001Proof
Mintage 2098
2001Reverse-frosted proof
Mintage 733