This 1999 UK Queen Elizabeth II Five Pounds Coin marks the end of the second millennium AD. The coin is uncirculated, made of copper-nickel, and has a denomination of 5 pounds. It was issued in the United Kingdom and bears the image of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is perfect for collectors of UK coins and those interested in historical memorabilia.
Issuer United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022) Type Non-circulating coins
Years 1999-2000 Value 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.65 Currency Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) Composition Copper-nickel
Commemorative issue The end of the second millennium AD
Obverse Fourth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around. Lettering: ELIZABETH·II·D·GREG·F·D·1999
IRB Unabridged legend: Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix
Translation: Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse A representation of the British Isles with a pair of clock hands, pivoted on Greenwich and set at twelve o'clock, commemorative dates either side, denomination below.
Lettering: 1999 2000 ANNO DOMINI JM
FIVE POUNDS
Translation: The year of our Lord
Engraver: Jeffrey Matthews
Edge Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: WHAT'S PAST IS PROLOGUE