The Royal Mint, 1996

5 Pounds – United Kingdom

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 70th anniversary of the birth of Queen Elizabeth II

Context

Year: 1996

Issuer: United Kingdom

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 39,336

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #974a

Numista: #59556

Value

Exchange value: 5 GBP = $6.88

Bullion value: $71.82

Inflation-adjusted value: 12.28 GBP

Obverse

Inscription:

ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRATIA·REGINA·F·D

RDM

· FIVE POUNDS ·

Translation:

Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Five Pounds.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Inscription:

1926

1996

AV

Script: Latin

Engraver: Avril Vaughan

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Legend:

+ VIVAT REGINA ELIZABETHA +

Translation:

Long live Queen Elizabeth.

Language: Latin

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1996	—	39,336	Proof

⭐ Somewhat Rare