2004 Entente Cordiale Five Pound Reverse Frosted Proof Coin

2004 proof Crowns from The Royal Mint, marking the 100th anniversary of the historic Entente Cordiale between Britain and France.

This 'Cordial Agreement' saw an end to 1000 years of conflict that previously defined relations between the two nations. The reverse of these commemorative coins celebrates the Entente with a design by David Gentleman that unites the symbolic figures of Britannia and Marianne.

• The obverse shows Ian Rank-Broadley's definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
• These are base metal proof coins, struck with an appealing reverse frosted proof finish
• Part of a limited issue of 6,065 2004 Five Pound coins, supplied in an individual case