1997 Royal Wedding Anniversary Gold Proof £5 Crown

Mintage = 2574

39.94 grams x 22 Carat gold.

Supplied in the original Royal Mint Box.

At the centre of the obverse are the conjoined busts of Queen Elizabeth II (in the foreground, to the left), and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (in background, to the right), both facing right.

Around left is the monarch's legend, ELIZABETH · II · D · G · REG · F · D (translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith). Around right, her husband's legend, PHILIP · PRINCEPS (from Latin: Philip, Prince).

The reverse features the crown of St. Edward above two shields: on left, one bearing the Royal Arms and on right, one with the Coat of Arms of Prince Philip; the shields are separated by an anchor.

Around above, separate by the crown, are the years · 1947 1997 ·, and below the crown the date · 20 NOVEMBER ·.

Around below, the value and denomination · FIVE POUNDS ·.