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5 Pounds – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 40th anniversary of coronation of Queen Elizabeth II

Context

Year: 1993

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 1,900,735

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Thickness: 3.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Cu, 25% Ni)

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #965

Numista: #13621

Value

Exchange value: 5 GBP = $6.88

Inflation-adjusted value: 13.22 GBP

Obverse

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II DEI·GRATIA REGINA·FID·DEF

· FIVE POUNDS ·

Translation:

ELIZABETH II BY THE GRACE OF GOD QUEEN DEFENDER OF THE FAITH
FIVE POUNDS

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Inscription:

FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU

· 1953 - 1993 ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1993	—	1,834,655
1993	—	—	BU
1993	—	66,080	Proof

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