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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Angel of the North, Silver Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Ian Rank-Broadley Reverse: Shane Greeves |
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| Obverse description | The fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II faces right, depicting a crowned and draped bust wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, as modelled by Ian Rank-Broadley. The monarch's initials 'IRB' appear truncated at the shoulder. A continuous Latin legend encircles the effigy, with the denomination and date positioned in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a stylised depiction of the Angel of the North, the celebrated monumental steel sculpture by Antony Gormley located in Gateshead, its outstretched wings spanning the field in bold relief. The official London 2012 Olympic Games logo appears in the design, affirming the coin's status within the Olympic countdown series. A quotation from William Shakespeare is inscribed across the field, referencing themes of greatness and aspiration. The overall composition by engraver Shane Greeves balances the monumental sculptural subject with the typographic elements in a clean, modern numismatic style. |
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| Mint | Royal Mint |
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