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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Flying Scotsman, Silver Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Value | 5 Pounds |
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| Obverse description | The fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted in right-facing portrait wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. The Queen's truncation bears the engraver's initials IRB. The surrounding legend reads ELIZABETH·II·D·G·REG·F·D, with the denomination FIVE POUNDS and date 2009 completing the inscription. |
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| Reverse description | The celebrated LNER Class A1 locomotive Flying Scotsman is depicted in dynamic right-facing profile, rendered in fine relief against a polished proof field. The London 2012 Olympic Games logo appears prominently as part of the design, reflecting the coin's status within the countdown series. A quotation from William Shakespeare, 'True hope is swift', is inscribed as a legend, evoking the spirit of ambition and speed. The locomotive's name FLYING SCOTSMAN appears as the principal reverse legend. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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