Obverse. Photo © Royal Mint
  • 5 Pence 2015-2022, KM# 1334a, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Charles III
  • 5 Pence 2015-2022, KM# 1334a, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Charles III
  • 5 Pence 2015-2022, KM# 1334a, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Charles III, Royal Shield reverse designs
  • 5 Pence 2015-2022, KM# 1334a, United Kingdom (Great Britain), Elizabeth II, Charles III, 2022: Memorial coin set with a special privy mark
Description

Released by the Royal Mint as a part of the annual silver Proof coin sets.

The reverse design of the 6 coins (1 Penny, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Pence) depicts a part of the Royal Shield of Arms and forms the whole shield when they are placed together in the appropriate arrangement. The exception, the one-pound coin, depicts the entire shield of arms on the reverse.

Obverse

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 jewellery 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•DEI•GRA•REG•FID•DEF•2022•
J.C

Reverse

The design depicts the centre of the shield, showing the meeting and parts of the constituent parts of the shield.

Engraver: Matthew Dent

FIVE PENCE

Edge

5 Pence

5th portrait, Royal Shield, Silver Proof
KM# 1334a Sp# D8
Characteristics
Type Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating)
Material Silver
Fineness 0.925
Weight 3.25 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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