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1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Five Pound Crown Gold Proof Coin

1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Five Pound Crown Gold Proof Coin Boxed

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1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Five Pound Crown Gold Proof Coin Boxed
1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary Five Pound Crown Gold Proof Coin Obverse
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Buy a 1993 Coronation Anniversary £5 Gold Proof

Collectable gold proof Five Pound coin, released by The Royal Mint to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation. Her Majesty was crowned on 2 June 1953 before a television audience of millions. Forty years on, The Royal Mint celebrated a nearly unprecedented milestone in the Queen's reign, releasing a collection of Crown-sized coins to mark the anniversary. This 39.94-gram 22-carat gold proof edition features two one-off designs by Robert Elderton, showing St Edward's Crown surrounded by trumpets, and an iteration of Elizabeth's first coinage portrait, encircled by heralds. With just 2,500 of these gold proof £5 coins struck in 1993, they are a key addition to any collection of premium Royal Mint coins.
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Coronation 40th Anniversary

Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne in 1952 and was crowned the following year at Westminster Abbey. 1993 marked forty years since Her Majesty's coronation: a remarkable milestone, celebrated by The Royal Mint.

Unusual Mary Gillick Obverse

Notably, the obverse features a tiny version of Mary Gillick's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by trumpeters mounted on horses and divided by swords and sceptres. FIVE POUNDS below with ELIZABETH II DEI · GRATIA · REGINA · FID · DEF · around.

St Edward's Crown Reverse

The reverse shows Saint Edward's Crown, surrounded by a sunburst of forty trumpets. The anniversary dates - 1953-1993 are shown below with FAITH AND TRUTH WILL BEAR UNTO YOU around. Both designs are by Robert Elderton.

Struck In 22-Carat Gold

This Five Pound coin is struck in 39.94 grams of solid 22-carat gold with a fine proof finish typified by mirrored surfaces and frosted devices. This large UK coin measures 38.61 millimetres from milled edge to milled edge.

Limited Edition Royal Mint Coin

The certificate accompanying this coin indicates that only 2,500 of these gold proof, Crown-sized commemoratives were issued by The Royal Mint in 1993. This pre-owned example is supplied in the original presentation box.