1997 Golden Wedding Five Pound Coin
These collectable UK £5 coins were released in 1997 to mark the Golden Wedding Anniversary of [Queen Elizabeth II](file:///buy-coins/elizabeth-ii/) and Prince Philip. 1997 [Five Pounds](file:///buy-coins/5-five-pounds/) are unusual for featuring a double portrait of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, by [Philip Nathan](file:///blog/philip-nathan/). The reverse shows two shields of arms, plus the couple's anniversary dates (1947 and 1997) with a crown above and an anchor below, designed by [Leslie Durbin](file:///blog/leslie-durbin/). - Reportedly, 1,733,000 of these cupronickel coins were released by [The Royal Mint](file:///buy-coins/the-royal-mint/) in 1997 - While they were not intended for [circulation](file:///buy-coins/circulated/), Golden Wedding £5s may show signs of wear