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In 2017 the Royal Mint mark the 100th anniversary of the House of Windsor, which came into being in July 1917 by proclamation of George V. At this time the Royal Family gave up the German name of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha which had come to them in 1840 with the marriage of Queen Victoria to Prince Albert. This decision was largely due to anti-German feeling during the First World War and, with a new name, a new royal dynasty was born.
Originally struck to commemorate a century of royal service by marking the 100th anniversary of the creation of the House of Windsor, later the same year the coin was issued in a special edition cover to mark the engagement of Prince Henry of Wales and Ms Meghan Markle.
Obverse
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The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·FID·DEF·5 POUNDS· |
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Reverse
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The Badge of the House of Windsor, as approved by King George VI in 1938. In the style used from 1952 to the present: On a Mount Vert the Round Tower of Windsor Castle argent, masoned sable, flying thereon the Royal Standard, the whole within two branches of oak fructed or, and ensigned with the Imperial Crown. CENTENARY OF THE HOUSE OF WINDSOR |
Edge |
5 Pounds
(Crown)
5th portrait
KM# 1463 Sp# L49
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Cupronickel |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.61 mm |
Thickness | 2.89 mm |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Mint
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