1985 Great Britain Queen Elizabeth II 5 Pound Gold Coin w/Box & COA

1985 Great Britain Queen Elizabeth II 5 Pound Gold Coin w/Box & COA

Introduction:

The 5-pound gold coins are Britain’s largest gold coins and they are mainly produced as pattern coins or presentation coins. The designs follow the same pattern as that of other British Gold Sovereign coins. The obverse portrays the ruling monarch’s bust portrait and the reverse more than often portrays the iconic St. George slaying the dragon design. The first 5-pound coin was struck in 1820 in honor of George III. These coins are extremely rare and have high collectible value.

Coin Features:

• Contains 1.1775 Troy Ounce of .9167 fine gold.
• Brilliant Uncirculated Condition.
• Obverse: Depicts an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, a design by Raphael Maklouf, 1985 was the first year Raphael Maklouf’s design was used. Inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II," "DEI," "GRA," "REG", "F" "D" translates to Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith.
• Reverse: Features the iconic design by Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci of St. George mounted on horseback slaying a dragon. Inscriptions: Year of Mintage, Initials of Designer “B.P,” and the letter U to the left, symbolizing that this coin is uncirculated rather than proof.
• Minted at the British Royal Mint.
• Coins come in a mint‐issued protective capsule which is lodged in an attractive mint‐issued wooden box.
• Comes with the Royal Mint Certificate of Authentication

• 100% Authentic.

Why Buy 5 Pound British Gold Coin?

• Largest British gold coin.
• An intrinsic value is higher than the face value of 5 pounds.
• Very limited mintage leading to high demand.
• Great way to stabilize and boost investment portfolio.
• Weight, Content, and Purity guaranteed by the British Royal Mint.
• Has high collectible appeal due to its beautiful and varying designs with varying monarchs.
• Coin content of 1.1775 troy oz of .9167 fine Gold gives 5-pound coin an edge over conventional 1 troy oz Gold bullion coins.

• Internationally recognized coins give it the flexibility of easy selling and buying.

Detailed Information:

The gold 5-pound coin was first struck in 1820 for George III, only proof versions were struck and none were struck for circulation. The 5 pounds were again struck in 1826 for George IV, 1839 for Queen Victoria. The coins were for the first time struck for circulation along with proof versions in 1887 for Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee. Again in 1893, to mark the change from Jubilee Head to Old Head, 5-pound gold coins were struck in both proof version and circulation version. In 1902, coronation issue of coins both in proof and circulation versions were issued. In 1911, for George V’s coronation, proof coin sets were issued. In 1937, a coronation issue proof coin set was released for George VI.

In 1953, proof sets containing denomination from the crown down to farthing was issued to mark the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. Again in 1957 proof coins were struck but none was released to the public, not even to the collectors. Hence these coins are extremely rare and fetch a large sum. The next strike was only in 1980, nine years after decimalization. Since 1980’s, the 5-pound gold coins have been struck although not consistently in most years to the present time.

The coins from 1980‐1984 use the effigy design of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Arnold Machin on the obverse.

The coins from 1985‐1990 use the effigy design of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Raphael Maklouf on the obverse.

The reverse has almost always been the iconic design by Italian engraver Benedetto Pistrucci of St. George mounted on horseback slaying a dragon.

Since these coins have been minted in the limit, their unusually large size, their pure gold content, and their artistic designs, they are a much sought-after coin by collectors and investors alike.

Bullion Exchanges is pleased to offer you these 1985 Great Britain Queen Elizabeth II 5 Pound Gold Coin w/Box & COA at one of the most competitive prices in the industry.

Feel free to browse our vast collection of British Gold Coins today to become a proud owner of an inseparable part of British coinage history. Contact us at 800‐852‐6884 if you have any questions in regards to British Sovereign coins.

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