1990 UK Queen Mother 90th Birthday £5 Coin – Royal Commemorative – Elizabeth II

Description:

This official United Kingdom £5 coin was issued in 1990 to commemorate the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother—a beloved figure in British history.

Struck in copper-nickel and measuring 38.61 mm across, the coin features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, wearing the George IV State Diadem, designed by renowned engraver Raphael Maklouf.

The reverse displays an elegant royal cipher of two intertwined letter "E"s, symbolizing "Elizabeth," beneath a crown and flanked by a rose and thistle—iconic emblems of England and Scotland.

Details:

Country: United Kingdom

Denomination: £5 (non-circulating)

Year: 1990

Composition: Cupronickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Diameter: 38.61 mm | Weight: 28.28 g | Thickness: 3.2 mm

Engraver: Raphael Maklouf

KM#: 962 | Spink#: L1

Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑

This piece is a regal tribute and a timeless addition to any collection of modern British coinage.