United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Queen Victoria Death Centenary — 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
Collector commemorative coinage. Finishes and metals are distinguished; packaging is not a separate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Llantrisant | None | Ordinary strike | 851491 | ||
| 2001 | Llantrisant | None | Brilliant uncirculated | 44090 | ||
| 2001 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 49372 |
2001Ordinary strike
Mintage 851491
2001Brilliant uncirculated
Mintage 44090
2001Proof
Mintage 49372