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At the time of decimalisation in 1971, the United Kingdom Crown coin (equal to 5 shillings) was redenominated as a 25p coin and pieces struck prior to 1990 - all the way back to 1818 - continue to be legal tender for that amount. The old denomination had been a regular circulating coin in the 19th century, but in the 20th century it became more of a commemorative denomination. The Royal Mint continued issuing commemorative coins in the same format - using the traditional coin dimensions, but in copper-nickel. 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 marks the Golden Jubilee (50th anniversary of the accession to the throne) of Queen Elizabeth II. Both sides of the coin were designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, the author of the Queen's Fourth definitive portrait. | ||||||||||||
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Variety | Specimen in presentation folder | |
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Mintage | Issued: 340,230 | |
Variety | Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: 60,770 | |
In Set |
United Kingdom Proof Collection 2002, mintage 30,884
9 coins: £5 Queen Victoria, £2 Technology, £1 English Lions, 50p, 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p, 1p - variety: 2002 United Kingdom Proof Set (Gift), mintage 1,544 (not included in the above set) - variety: United Kingdom Proof Collection 2002 (Deluxe), mintage 23,342 (not included in the above set) - variety: United Kingdom Proof Collection 2002 (Executive), mintage 5,000 (not included in the above set) | |
Variety | Silver Proof FDC | |
Mintage | Issued: 54,012 | |
Material | 0.925 Silver | |
In Sets |
Her Majesty the Queen Jubilee Silver Coin Set (2003), mintage unknown
2 coins: £5 Golden Jubilee, 2002, £5 Coronation Jubilee, 2002 Her Majesty the Queen Jubilee Silver Coin Set (2002), mintage unknown 2 coins: Silver Jubilee Crown, 1977, £5 Golden Jubilee, 2002 | |
Variety | Gold Proof FDC | |
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Mintage | Issued: 3,461 | |
Material | 0.917 Gold |
Source | Edition | About | Link | Notes |
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Collectors Coins Great Britain | Mintage | Varieties mintage |
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Royal Mint |
Country | United Kingdom |
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Currency | Pound Sterling |
Coin Type | Crown (Five Pounds) |
Issued | 2002 |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Effigy | Equestrian Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II |
Face Value | 5 (x Pound) |
Circulation Mintage | 1,734,622 (1.7 million) |
Total Mintage | 1,734,622 (1.7 million) |
Current | Yes |
Material | CuproNickel |
Designer | Ian Rank-Broadley |
Technology | Milled (machine-made) |
Shape | Round |
Orientation | Medal Alignment (Axis 0) |
Size | 38.6100 mm |
Thickness | 2.8900 mm |
Mass | 28.2800 g |
OCC ID | QRAP-OBNC-AMML-OYJD |
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Great Britain: Elizabeth II gold Proof "Golden Jubilee" 5 Pounds 2002
Copyright: Heritage Auctions Notes: Gold proof. Source |
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Great Britain: Elizabeth II gold Proof "Golden Jubilee" 5 Pounds 2002
Copyright: Heritage Auctions Notes: Gold proof. Source |
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Coin, Great Britain, 5 Pounds 2002
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Coin, Great Britain, 5 Pounds 2002
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Source | Reference ID |
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Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom | L10 (was 4555) |
Krause, Standard Catalog of World Coins | Great Britain KM# 1024, 1024a Silver, 1024b Gold |