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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Victoria, Silver Proof
| Issuer | The Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Weight | 28.28 g |
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| Obverse description | Fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted as a right-facing crowned bust with refined detail in the hair and a pearl earring visible. The portrait is rendered in high relief befitting the proof technique, with the Royal diadem crown prominently detailed. The circular legend reads ELIZABETH·II·D·G REG·F·D, with the date 2001 positioned at the lower right and the engraver's initials IRB incuse below the truncation of the bust. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse commemorates the centenary of Queen Victoria's death, featuring a youthful diademed effigy of Queen Victoria facing left, adapted from the iconic Penny Black stamp portrait, set against a background depicting the iron and glass architectural framework of the Crystal Palace, a symbol of Victorian industrial achievement. Flanking the central bust is a large stylised letter V, referencing both Victoria and the Victorian era. The commemorative dates 1901 and 2001 appear in the upper field separated by a small star ornament, while the denomination 5 POUNDS is inscribed to the lower left, and the partially visible inscription ONE PENNY alludes to the Penny Black philatelic connection. The engraver's monogram appears to the lower right of the design. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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