Year 1999 Gold Five PoundsCrowns & Gold Five PoundsThere is a historical difference between gold crowns and gold five pound coins. Crowns were originally five shillings pieces worth a quarter of a pound, and five pound coins were, as their name tells, worth five pounds face value. The first British crowns were gold coins issued in 1544, and the first silver crowns were issued in 1551. It was not until 1990 that the Royal Mint retariffed the crown, which was by then a silvery coloured cupro-nickel coin, from five shillings to five pounds.Princess Diana Memorial CrownIn 1999, Great Britain issued a crown, with a face value of five pounds, to commemorate Diana, The Princess of Wales. The decision to strike a coin in memory of Diana was made on the recommendation of the Princess of Wales Memorial Commitee, and was one of only four projects recommended. It was issued in a total of five versions, and three different metals, including gold. We often have the gold proof version available for sale.Obverse:The portrait of the Queen facing right, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA F D 1999 Reverse:A simple but timeless portrait of Diana facing right, with the dates:-1961 1997 one above the other, to her right, and the inscription around the coin reads:- IN MEMORY OF DIANA PRINCESS OF WALES FIVE POUNDS EdgeThe edge is milled (grained)
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When compared to the Royal Mint price of £1,745.00 you will make a saving of £1,745.00 per item when ordering from us.
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Obverse of 1999 Gold Proof Five Pound CrownOther £5 Gold Pieces
Reverse of 1999 Gold Proof Five Pound Crown
1999 Gold Proof Five Pound Crown in Presentation Box
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