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Obverse of 2004 Entente Cordiale Centenary Silver Proof Crown

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2004 Entente Cordiale Centenary Crown
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2004 Entente Cordiale Centenary Crown
2004 Entente Cordiale Centenary Silver Proof Crown Certificate of Authenticity
2004 Entente Cordiale Centenary Crown
2004 Entente Cordiale Centenary Silver Proof Crown Certificate of Authenticity
Year 2004 Entente Cordiale Five Pound Crown

We correctly predicted the release of a commemorative crown to celebrate the centenary of the Entente Cordiale between Britain and France. This has now been released on April 8th, to mark the centenary of the Entente Cordiale between Britain and France.
As usual, these are being produced in a number of different versions and metals. The first of the coins to be available was the base metal (cupro-nickel) ordinary circulation version which was available at face value from post offices (the ones which had not been closed down).
We have now received deliveries of the silver proof version, and the gold version. A silver piedfort version is also being produced as well as a base metal proof version, although we have yet to see these.
We are currently waiting also for the arrival of the specimen version in folder.

Entente Cordiale
The Entente Cordiale was a colonial-era agreement signed by the British Foreign Secretary, Lord Lansdowne, and the French Ambassador, Paul Cambon, in London on 8 April 1904 with the aim of settling long-standing disputes between the UK and France in countries such as Morocco, Egypt, Siam, Madagascar, the New Hebrides, West and Central Africa and Newfoundland. But it had a wider significance in that it also represented a shift from a history overshadowed by conflict and rivalry to a sustained era of rapprochement and alliance. For example, the agreements were crucial in paving the way for Franco-British diplomatic and military cooperation in the lead-up to World War One. Today, one hundred years on, the Centenary gives us an important milestone to recall what we have been through together, to celebrate what we have achieved and, while acknowledging our differences, to recognise that there is a lot more that unites us than what divides us. We hope that the celebrations will go beyond just the official events and high-level visits. With the help of commercial partners, there will be a wide-ranging programme of events open to the public such as concerts, sports and art exhibitions. We intend these events to have a lasting benefit by raising money for the fight against cancer - which is a key issue for both countries - with funds to be channelled through charitable organisations.

Major Events
The following are a partial list of major events programmed for the celebration.

Gold Silver and Base Metal Versions
As from 1990, the five pound crowns have been produced in a number of different versions, and in three different metals. An ordinary uncirculated base metal version will be available from banks and post offices later in the year.
For some reason the Royal Mint has decided not to release the specimen version despite healthy demand. We can only guess that the Mint were not making enough profit on this item.
A proof version of the above cupro-nickel coin will be available as part of the 2004 Proof Coin Sets.
The silver proof version is available now, along with the piedfort silver proof version.
There is also a platinum version!

Specifications
VersionDiameterWeightAlloyAMWIssue
Silver Proof38.6128.280.925 Silver0.841070,000
Piedfort Silver Proof38.6156.560.925 Silver1.6820 
Gold Proof38.6139.940.917 Gold1.17752,500

Silver Proof

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Piedfort Silver Proof

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Gold Proof
For the gold proof version, please see our Tax Free Gold website.

Platinum Proof
For the platinum proof version, please see our platinum crowns page.

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