Silver proof 2oz coin from a limited edition of 1,000 pieces, struck to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.
First Platinum Jubilee
In February 2022, Her Majesty the Queen will celebrate seven decades on the throne. She succeeded her father at the age of 25 in 1952 and was crowned the next year.
No previous British monarch has celebrated a Platinum Jubilee so it's no surprise that The Royal Mint has gone all out on its range of commemorative coinage, issued just ahead of the anniversary.
A special reverse for the 2022 Sovereign was commissioned to mark the occasion and now we’ve been offered a comprehensive range of £5 Crowns, 50ps and large precious metal pieces with special designs, inspired by historic coinage and Elizabeth II's life of service.
A Jubilee Collectible
This silver coin features two new designs, both the work of veteran coinage artist John Bergdahl.
His obverse, used only for coins in the Platinum Jubilee collection features an equestrian portrait of Elizabeth II, similar in style to that featured on previous jubilee Crown coins. The legend reads 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 5 POUNDS' with the date below, cut by the tail of a garter motif.
Bergdahl's reverse draws inspiration from historic Royal Mint coinage and shows the crowned royal arms, surrounded by a garter and draped with a mantle, reminiscent of the garment she wore during her 1953 coronation. The anniversary dates ('1952' and '2022') are shown below.
999 Fine Silver Coin
Composed of 62.42 grams of 999 fine silver, this piece has a diameter of 40.00 millimetres and a face value of £5 / Five Pounds. It’s struck to proof standard for a flawless finish, achieved with multiple strikes from hand polished dies.
Only 1,000 of these Platinum Jubilee commemorative coins have been offered in this 2oz silver proof format.
Highly-collectible, this jubilee coin is offered in its original box, case and capsule from The Royal Mint with an information booklet and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
£5 Crown coins from this issue - including those offered in platinum and gold - show the same mantle reverse whereas larger 5oz and 10oz fine gold and silver pieces show another Bergdahl design.
Product Summary
Precious Metal Content:
62.42 (g)
Monarch:
Elizabeth II (1952- present)
Denomination:
£5 / Five Pound
Capital Gains Tax Status:
Exempt
Condition:
Proof - Boxed with certificate of authenticity
Steeped in more than 1,100 years of history, The Royal Mint supplies all of the United Kingdom's coinage as well as currency for nations around the world. Renown for craftsmanship and thoughtful design, The Royal Mint also produces commemorative coins, favoured by investors and collectors.
A Millennia of Minting
Founded in the reign of Alfred the Great, around the year 886, The Royal Mint was originally one of several mints which were centralised to London in 1279. For more than 800 years the Mint was based at the Tower of London before moving to Royal Mint Court where it remained until the 1960s.
The Royal Mint has always been on the forefront of economic, technical and artistic innovation. Its skilled craftsmen minted coins that would reach the far corners of the British Empire, establishing the image and reputation of Britain for all whose pockets they ended up in.
In 2010 The Royal Mint became a limited company owned by Her Majesty’s Treasury. In recent years the Mint has struck medals for the 2012 London Olympic Games and opened a visitor centre, The Royal Mint Experience, in Llantrisant, Wales: the current home of The Royal Mint.
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The Royal Mint's commemorative and bullion coins – often minted to mark important national events and anniversaries – are not intended for circulation. They might look like ordinary coins but they are generally worth much more, thanks to their scarcity, finish and composition.
Most commemorative coins produced by The Royal Mint are available in a range of striking standards including Gold Proof, Silver Proof, Brilliant Uncirculated and Bullion. Some are also available in collectors sets. Gold and Silver Proof coins are minted in small numbers, making them rare and desirable.
The Royal Mint's commemorative coins are both VAT-free and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) exempt, making them an attractive and valuable investment. Whether you are diversifying your investments or simply appreciate world-class design, commemorative coins from The Royal Mint are a great buy.
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