1997 Golden Wedding Anniversary Silver Proof Five Pound Crown

This elegant Silver Proof Five Pound Crown was issued by The Royal Mint in 1997 to celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary (Golden Wedding) of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

The obverse features a unique conjoined portrait of the Royal couple by Philip Nathan, while the reverse displays an intricate design by Leslie Durbin, featuring the Royal Coat of Arms and the Crown of St. Edward. Struck in Sterling (.925) Silver, this coin is finished to the highest Proof standard, showcasing frosted details against mirror-like backgrounds.

This piece comes in its original Royal Mint red presentation case with a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

Key Features

• Sterling Silver: Struck in 28.28g of .925 fine silver, a traditional hallmark of British commemorative coinage.

• Golden Wedding Tribute: A special one-year-only design marking the historic 50-year union of the Queen and Prince Philip.

• Conjoined Portrait: Features a rare double-effigy on the obverse, symbolizing the partnership of the monarchy.

• Proof Quality: Multiple strikes using polished dies ensure a flawless, high-contrast finish.

• Official Presentation: Housed in the iconic Royal Mint red leatherette case with full documentation.

Technical Specifications

• Year of Issue: 1997

• Issuing Authority: United Kingdom (The Royal Mint)

• Denomination: Five Pounds (£5)

• Metal: Sterling (.925) Silver

• Weight: 28.28 g

• Diameter: 38.61 mm

• Quality: Proof

• Issue Limit: 75,000