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Prince Charles on Reverse of 1998 Crown
Prince Charles on Reverse of 1998 Crown
The Prince of Wales Feathers Crest
Commemorative Five Pounds Crown
During the last half century, crowns have often been issued to commemorate special events. The 1998 Five Pound piece is a crown sized coin, struck in three different metals and a total of five different variations. It marks the occasion of the 50th birthday of H.R.H. Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.

Obverse:
The fourth portrait of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, crowned, facing right, which was introduced in 1998 for all coins except maundy money. The engraver's initials IRB appear raised beneath the neck.
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D

Reverse:
The reverse features a smaller portrait of Prince Charles against a background formed by the words "CONFIDENCE SUCCESS OPPORTUNITY ADVICE TRAINING TALENT SKILLS SUPPORT GRANTS CHALLENGE JOBS ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT EDUCATION". In the foreground is a ribbon inscribed "THE PRINCE'S TRUST" and "HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED". The engraver's initials MN and RE appear near the right of the ribbon.
The reverse legend reads:
FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES
1948 FIVE POUNDS 1998

Edge
The edge is milled (reeded)

Specifications
All versions:-
Denomination (face value) £5
Diameter 38.61mm
VersionAlloyWeightIssue
Silver ProofSterling (.925) Silver28.28 grams35,000
Gold Proof22 Carat (.917)39.94 grams2,000
OthersCupro-Nickel28.28 gramsNo Limit

Prices & Availability
VersionAlloyIn StockPrice £Price $
UncirculatedCupro-NickelAsk£8 $15
Uncirculated Specimen in FolderCupro-NickelAsk£15$28
ProofSilverYes£40$65
ProofGoldYes£525$1,050

Gold £5 Crowns
For current pricing on the gold proof versions of any of the Five Pound Crowns, from 1990 onwards, please use the £5 Gold Coins pages of our "Tax Free Gold" website.

1998 Coin Sets
Complete 1998 Proof Set, 10 coins, £5 crown to penny, in leatherette case £35.00
De-luxe 1998 Proof Set, in real leather case £40.00
1998 Uncirculated Set, 9 coins, £2 to penny, in folder £15.00
Further details of the 1998 coin sets are available on our 1998 Coin Sets page.

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
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.

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