GREAT BRITAIN 2 AND 5 POUNDS PROOF
Since 1980, the Royal Mint began actively producing and marketing coins for collectors, and this has included gold two pounds and five pounds coins. Five pounds are Britain's largest gold coin. The 5 pounds 2001 crown pays fitting tribute to one of the more dramatic periods in history - the Victorian era.
The Victorian age, ending with Queen Victoria's death at the dawn of the twentieth century, was one of industrial and social transformation. By the end of the nineteenth century people were enjoying the benefits of railways, telephones, electric lighting and motor cars, things that everyone, today, takes for granted.
Obverse:
The obverse depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse:
The world famous portrayal of St. George, on horseback, killing a dragon. The initials B.P. also appear at the right of the exergue. These are the initials of Benedetto Pistrucci, who originally engraved the design for medals, and the first modern sovereigns of 1817.
DETAILED COIN INFORMATION
GREAT BRITAIN 2 POUNDS PROOF
| Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content | Years Minted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.40mm | 15.98g | .917 | .4694 oz. | 1985-1999 |
GREAT BRITAIN 5 POUNDS PROOF
| Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content | Years Minted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36.00mm | 39.94g | .917 | 1.1775 oz. | 1980-1997, 2001-present |
† Please note that product images are for representative purposes only and do not reflect actual size.
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