1996-1997 Golden Wedding And 70th Birthday Five Pound Silver Proof Coin Set
Two-coin silver proof set from [The Royal Mint](file:///buy-coins/the-royal-mint/), featuring 1996 and 1997 UK [Five Pound](file:///buy-coins/5-five-pounds/) coins, issued to mark two important royal occasions. This set includes the [1996 70th Birthday Crown](file:///buy-coins/silver-coins/1996-70th-5-silver/), released to mark Her Majesty's milestone birthday, and the [1997 Golden Wedding Crown](file:///buy-coins/silver-coins/1997-golden-wedding-5-silver/), struck to mark the 50th wedding anniversary of [Queen Elizabeth II](file:///buy-coins/elizabeth-ii/) and Prince Philip, notable for featuring a double portrait on the obverse. - Both coins are struck in solid .925 sterling silver with a premium [proof finish](file:///buy-coins/proof/) - Limited issue of 500 of these sets authorised for issue with coins taken from individual mintages - Supplied encapsulated in the original case of issue with a certificate of authenticity included