United Kingdom (Great Britain) Elizabeth II 5 Pounds

History

5 Pounds 2018, KM# 1586, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Portrait of Britain, Seaside Towns, Southwold

5 Pounds 2018, KM# 1586, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Portrait of Britain, Seaside Towns, Southwold, Four colour-printed coins set

Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint

Description

The Royal Mint continues it's wonderfully creative Portrait of Britain series of exploring Britain's unique heritage with a nostalgic celebration of the country's seaside. This silver Proof set celebrates the individual character and charm of 4 much loved seaside towns: Brighton, Blackpool, Tenby and Southwold.

These contemporary designs enjoy a special trichromatic colour printing technique on sterling silver and finished to a pristine Proof quality. This innnovative printing process, which showcases the skill of The Royal Mint's craftsmanship, creates a delicate watercolour-like effect that has to be seen first-hand to be truly admired.

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Diamond Diadem Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Elizabeth II The fifth crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem and drop earrings. The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewelry has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX means Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith. Engraver: Jody Clark ELIZABETH II•D•G•REG•F•D•5 POUNDS•2018• J.C
Reverse	Colorised Construction (building, bridge etc.) Hut Depicts colourful beach huts dot the shoreline at Southwold. Southwold is a small town on the English North Sea coast in the Waveney district of Suffolk. The 2012 Housing Report by the Southwold and Reydon Society concluded that 49 % of the dwellings in the town are used as second homes and let to holiday-makers. Engravers: Glyn Davies & Laura Clancy SOUTHWOLD GD
Edge	Inscribed (lettered)