In 1997 to celebrate the Golden Wedding Anniversary of the Queen and Prince Philip, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Golden Wedding £5 Five Pound Gold Proof Coin struck in solid 22 Carat Gold.
The reverse is designed by Leslie Durbin and combines the Royal Arms and the Royal Crown beneath them is an anchor, representing the Prince's naval career.
The obverse depicts a portrait of the royal couple designed by Philip Nathan. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Limited Mintage of 2,574 Worldwide
Struck to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid 22 Carat Gold
Celebrating the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
Reverse Designed by Leslie Durbin while the Obverse Designed by Philip Nathan
