Mintage: 2127

Variety: Proof only.

Weight: 39.94 grams x 22 carat gold.

The Royal Mint continued issuing commemorative coins in the same format – using the traditional coin dimensions. These were initially also denominated as 25 pence but the “Crown” was changed in 1990 to a commemorative £5 (five pound) coin, having the same dimensions and weight but with a face value twenty times as great.

The denomination is used to mark special occasions, usually royal in theme, rather than for use in general circulation. Although not circulating, these coins are legal tender.

This commemorative £5 Crown-sized coin celebrates the 70th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

The obverse of the coin shows the Effigy of the ruling British monarch, legend (in Latin).

The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the “Third Portrait”). The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she wears on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings.

Incuse in tiny letters on the neck truncation, the designer’s initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf).

Around, the monarch’s legend: ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · F · D · FIVE POUNDS ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.

Note that the value and denomination, · FIVE POUNDS ·, are on the obverse.

The reverse shows Windsor Castle with five flying pennants (banners, or flags), two of them being forked and showing the anniversary dates 1926 and 1996, the others with the Royal Arms, the Union Flag and the Queen’s personal flag – with a crowned monogram E at centre.

The designer’s initials AV (for Avril Vaughan) can be seen in very small incuse letters in the right field of the ground next to Windsor Castle.

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