The Royal Mint, 2017

5 Pounds – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 1000th anniversary of coronation of King Canute

Context

Year: 2017

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 263

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 39.94 g

Gold weight: 36.61 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.67% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #1455b

Numista: #229028

Value

Exchange value: 5 GBP = $6.88

Bullion value: $5757.83

Inflation-adjusted value: 6.96 GBP

Obverse

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF·5 POUNDS·

J.C

Translation:

Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, 5 Pounds

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Latin

Engraver: Jody Clark

Reverse

Inscription:

1017

King

Canute

2017

LRJ

Script: Latin

Engraver: Lee R. Jones

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Legend:

TIME AND TIDE WAIT FOR NO MAN

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2017	—	263	Proof

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