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2018 Great Britain 5 Pound Silver Sapphire Jubilee Piedfort Proof
65 Years on the Throne – A lifetime in Your Collection
The pomp, tradition and splendor of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation in 1953 culminated a year of planning following the untimely passing of her Father, George VI, a year earlier. Despite being just 27, the beautiful new Queen was grace and dignity personified at her coronation. Great Britain – and the world – soon fell in love with the new monarch. Now, on the 65th anniversary of her coronation, that love affair continues with an exquisite silver proof that commemorates this historic milestone.
Issued by the British Royal Mint, these silver proofs are breathtaking in their symbolism! This proof comes struck in 92.5% silver and features a new Royal Coat of Arms. This version of the Coat Arms has the inclusion of Laurels to symbolize achievement and Oak to symbolize strength – two traits The Queen has most assuredly displayed in her long reign.
These 2018 Great Britain Sapphire Jubilee Silver Proofs are stunning not only for their beauty, but also for their size. Each legal-tender £5 proof not only measures 38.61 mm in diameter, but is also a double-thick Piedfort coin that consists of nearly two ounces of sterling silver. The beautiful proof also comes in its own presentation box and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity from the British Royal Mint.
With The Queen’s popularity combined with other events happening within the Royal Family, interest in the British Monarchy is at an all-time high! Coin collectors, Royal watchers and silver stackers will all be clamoring for these coins. Don’t be one of the many who miss out, add a 2018 Great Britain £5 Sapphire Jubilee Silver Piedfort Proof to your cart right now!
- BEAUTIFUL NEW DESIGN OF THE ROYAL COAT OF ARMS – The Royal Coat of Arms has been existence since Richard the Lionheart in 1189. To this day, the shield of England remains in quarters each representing different parts of the United Kingdom. The added elements of laurel and oak leaves are a unique symbolic touch to commemorate The Queen’s longevity and tireless service. The design is rounded out by the dual dates of 1953 and 2018. The coin’s obverse features designer Jody Clark’s fifth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Encircling The Queen is the legend, ELIZABETH II D G REG F D which stands for “By the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith.”
- STRUCK IN NEARLY TWO OUNCES OF STERLING SILVER – Each 2018 Great Britain £5 Sapphire Jubilee Silver Piedfort Proof was struck in 1.81 ounces of gleaming 92.5% British sterling silver.
- LEGAL TENDER COIN – This 2018 Great Britain Sapphire Jubilee Silver Piedfort Proof is £5 legal tender in Great Britain.
- STRUCK IN BEAUTIFUL PROOF CONDITION – Your 2018 Great Britain £5 Sapphire Jubilee Silver Piedfort Proof comes in beautiful proof condition, meaning it was struck multiple times under increased pressure to produce full mint luster and deep mirrored fields.
- COMES DISPLAYED IN ITS OWN PRESENTATION CASE – The 2018 Great Britain £5 Sapphire Jubilee Silver Piedfort Proof will arrive beautifully displayed in its own presentation box and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity from the British Royal Mint.
Quantities are limited for these commemorative coins. Don’t wait to secure your 2018 Great Britain £5 Sapphire Jubilee Silver Piedfort Proof!
Availability | Out of Stock |
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Year of Issue | 2018 |
Country | GB/UK |
Composition | Silver |
Purity | 0.9250 |
Condition | Proof |
Denomination | 5.00 |
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Currency Type | Pound |
Mint Name | The Royal Mint |
Coin Weight | 56.56 Grams - g |
Weight | 2 Ounces - oz |
Dimensions | 38.6mm |