1997 Golden Wedding

Golden Wedding
A golden wedding anniversary deserves celebration, and the 1997 crown pays tribute to this remarkable couple,,who are represented on both sides of the coin. Philip Nathan has depicted the Queen and Prince Philip in magnificent profile portraits that are both dignified and reflective. For many collectors these effigies will be reminiscent of the coins of William and Mary, and of the medals of Victoria and The Prince Consort.

Obverse:
Conjoined heads of Elizabeth and Philip, facing right.
The obverse design was engraved by Philip Nathan
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D PHILIP PRINCEPS

Reverse:
The reverse features the crown of St. Edward above shields bearing the Royal Arms and the Coat of Arms of Prince Philip, separated by an anchor. The crown represents the Queen's formal role, being worn by her on state occasions, and the anchor symbolises Prince Philip's distinguished naval career.
The reverse was designed by Leslie Durbin, and modelled by Philip Nathan.
The reverse legend reads:
1947 1997 20 NOVEMBER FIVE POUNDS

Edge
The edge is milled (reeded)

Specifications
All versions:-
Denomination (face value) £5
Diameter 38.61mm

Version	Alloy	Weight	Issue
Silver Proof	Sterling (.925) Silver	28.28 grams	75,000
Gold Proof	22 Carat (.917)	39.94 grams	2,750
Uncirculated	Cupro-Nickel	28.28 grams	1,733,000

For Sale

Version	Alloy	In Stock	Price £	Price $
Uncirculated Specimen in Folder	Cupro-Nickel	Yes	£11	$18
Uncirculated Specimen in Folder	Cupro-Nickel	Yes	2 for £20	2 for $35
Uncirculated Specimen in Folder	Cupro-Nickel	Yes	10 for £90	10 for $160
Proof	Silver	Sold Out	£33	$55
Proof	Gold	Yes	£525	$1,090

Gold £5 Crowns
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1997 Coin Sets
Complete 1997 Proof Set, 10 coins, £5 crown to penny, in leatherette case £35.00
De-luxe 1997 Proof Set, in real leather case £42.00
1997 Uncirculated Set, 9 coins, £2 to penny, in folder £15.00

Fifty Years of History
On 20th November 1947, the King proudly led his daughter down the aisle, her beauty matched by the glamour of her Hartnell dress, intricately embroidered and adorned with thousands of tiny seed pearls and crystals.
The newly created Duke of Edinburgh, standing tall and handsome in his naval uniform, awaited his bride at the altar. Like any other couple they took their marriage vows with great solemnity and their day continued with a traditional wedding breakfast at Buckingham Palace before departing on honeymoon.

From the very start of their marriage public duties loomed large. Royal tours could take the couple away from their young family for up to six months and vast crowds would line the streets of London to welcome their homecoming. Today's improved communications make touring just as gruelling, as more gets done in less time. Television has enabled the public to see far more of the important role the monarchy plays and has witnessed a very personal approach to meeting the people with now familiar "walkabouts". Millions have seen the couple's tireless dedication to duty, in television documentaries, which has earned them respect not just in Britain but the world over.

With four children and six grandchildren, summer holidays at Balmoral provide the Queen and Prince Philip with the perfect opportunity to get away from it all. There the couple's mutual love of the countryside can be enjoyed to the full. But on these family occasions, be they in Scotland or over the Christmas period at Windsor or Sandringham, the Royal Family never retreat entirely from the formal aspects of public life and allow the cameras in to witness their enjoyment.

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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