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| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Obverse description | Fourth effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, executed in high relief by Ian Rank-Broadley. The sovereign's portrait is rendered with fine detail including the tiara, earring, and necklace. The circular legend around the periphery reads ELIZABETH·II D·G REG·F·D, with the denomination FIVE POUNDS completing the inscription. The engraver's initials IRB appear below the truncation of the bust. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH·II D·G REG·F·D IRB FIVE POUNDS (Translation: Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith) |
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| Reverse lettering | ·THE PRINCE OF WALES· IRB 1948·ICH DIEN·2008 (Translation: I serve) |
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