Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II £5 Silver 2022 Proof Piedfort Coin
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II £5 Silver 2022 Proof Piedfort Coin is a unique product that remembers and pays tribute to 70. anniversary of the service of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II was born on April 21, 1926 and died on September 8, 2022. She has been on duty since 1952. In 2022, the platinum anniversary was celebrated. The product is also a unique piece due to the fact that for the first time the obverse features the likeness of the heir to the throne King Charles III, who took over the reign after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The coin is minted from Ag silver.925, weighing 56.56 grams, 38.61 mm in diameter, with standard proof and piedfort. The mintage of the currency is unlimited. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Mint.
Obverse presents the likeness of King Charles III of Great Britain for the first time, as well as information about the face value and the year the coin was minted. The designer of the obverse was Martin Jennings.
Reverse the coin depicts the likeness of Queen Elizabeth II at the time of her coronation and towards the end of her life, along with the inscription "ELIZABETH REGINA" and information on the Queen's date of birth and death "1926-2022." John Bergdahl and The Royal Mint are responsible for the reverse design.