| Coin | Silver Five Ounces 2012 Diamond 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 ounce (5 oz) silver coins are denominated as ten pounds (£10).
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 £10 coin celebrates the Diamond Jubilee (60th 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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The obverse shows a commemorative bust of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara and the robes of the Order of the Garter, facing right. The portrait is inspired by the sculpture mounted in the entrance to the Supreme Court building on Parliament Square in London.
Around above, divided by the tiara, 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. Following the legend, around right, are the value and denomination FIVE POUNDS.
The artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley) are in the lower left of the Queen's robe. |
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The reverse depicts Queen Elizabeth II, crowned, seated on a throne decorated with wreaths of olive branches positioned above. Below the throne, a scroll and a lion's head
Around, divided by the olive branches above the throne, the inscription DILECTA REGNO MCMLII - MMXII; translated from Latin: "I reign beloved 1952 - 2012". |
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| Reverse Inscription |
DILECTA REGNO MCMLII - MMXII |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | The five ounce coin has two versions, one in silver and one in gold, both with ten pounds face value. |
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