Coin | Gold Five Ounces 2022 Platinum Jubilee |
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Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The five ounces (5 oz) gold coins are denominated as either ten pounds (£10) or five hundred pounds (£500).
The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with smaller denominations with the same reverse designs.
This commemorative five-ounce gold proof coin celebrates the Platinum Jubilee (70th anniversary) of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. It features a special equestrian portrait of the Queen on the obverse, created for the occasion, showing her in her role as Head of the Armed Forces.
On the throne since 6 February 1952, at the date when the coin was issued Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-lived and longest-reigning British monarch, the longest-serving female head of state in history, the oldest living and longest-reigning current monarch, and the oldest and longest-serving incumbent head of state. |
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The obverse of the coin shows the equestrian effigy (riding a horse, to left) of young Queen Elizabeth II at her coronation; her head is turned left, facing the viewer. Below right, the initials of the obverse designer, JB (for John Bergdahl).
The effigy is surrounded by the Garter of The Most Noble Order of the Garter, on which is inscribed the royal motto · HONI · SOIT · QUI · MAL · Y · PENSE · - in old French, "May he be shamed who thinks badly of it".
Around the outer rim, the monarch's legend and the face value: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 500 POUNDS (Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith). Below, the date of issue · 2022 ·. |
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At its centre, the reverse of the coin displays an ornate "rococo style" shield inscribed with the Royal cypher E II R (from ELIZABETH II REGINA - Elizabeth the Second, Queen). The shield is crowned with St Edward's Crown.
On a ribbon below below, the anniversary dates 1952 - 2022.
To the right of the shield among the flowers, the designer's initials JB, for John Bergdahl.
The shield is surrounded by a wreath of flowers - roses, thistles, daffodils and shamrocks - the floral emblems of the constituent countries of the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively. |
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Reverse Inscription |
E II R 1952 - 2022 |
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Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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Notes | Finish: Proof FDC. Packaging: in mahogany presentation box. The accompanying booklet reveals how The Queen’s first definitive coinage portrait was captured along with the inspiration behind the portrait created for the Platinum Jubilee. Limited Edition: 120. Maximum Coin Mintage: 136. Royal Mint Product Code: UK22PJG5 Date of issue: 6 January 2022. Issue price: £11,430.00 |
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See also |
Coins commemorating Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee (ordered by metal / size / country): - 1 oz Platinum, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 5 oz Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 2 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Australia - 2 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, New Zealand - 2 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 2 oz Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - Five Sovereigns (40 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - Five Sovereigns (40 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, United Kingdom - 1 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, New Zealand - 1 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 1 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Tokelau - Double Sovereign (16 g Gold), Platinum Jubilee privy mark, Australia - Double Sovereign (16 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - Double Sovereign (16 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, United Kingdom - Sovereign (8 g Gold), Platinum Jubilee privy mark, Australia - Sovereign (8 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - Sovereign (8 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, United Kingdom - 1/4 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Australia - 1/4 oz Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, New Zealand - 1/4 oz Gold, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - Half Sovereign (4 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - Half Sovereign (4 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, United Kingdom - Quarter Sovereign (2 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - Quarter Sovereign (2 g Gold), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, United Kingdom - 0.5 g Gold, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Congo (Democratic Republic) - 1 kg Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 1 kg Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 10 oz Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 5 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, New Zealand - 5 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 5 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Tokelau - 5 oz Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 2 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 2 oz Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Australia - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Canada - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Cayman Islands - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, New Zealand - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Saint Helena - 1 oz Silver, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Tokelau - 1 oz Silver, Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy, United Kingdom - £5 Crown Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Equestrian Effigy (with silver, gold and platinum), UK - £5 Crown Platinum Jubilee - Royal Arms and Jody Clark Portrait (with silver and gold versions), UK - $1 AlBr, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Australia - 50 Cents copper-nickel (with silver proof version), Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee, Australia - 50 Pence Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Jody Clark Portrait (with silver and gold versions), UK - 50 Pence Platinum Jubilee - Royal Cypher and Equestrian Effigy (with silver, gold and platinum), UK
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