In 2016, to celebrate the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the Royal Mint released a Limited Issue Queen's 90th Birthday £5 Five Pound Platinum Proof Coin struck in solid fine 999.5 Platinum.
The reverse designed by Christopher Hobbs depicts a circle of roses and 'E II R 90' in the center while the obverse features the Fifth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark. These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Piedforts are coins which have been specially struck on thicker than normal blanks.
As their name suggests they are closely associated with France, where from the twelfth century they were apparently issued by the Kings as presentation pieces. In Britain the practise of striking piedforts is later and less frequent, but medieval and Tudor examples are known.
Royal Mint Product Code - UK1690PL
Limited Mintage of 77 Coins Worldwide
Struck to Royal Mint's Proof Quality in Solid Fine 999.5 Platinum
Celebrating the 90th Birthday of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse Designed by Christopher Hobbs
Royal Mint Boxed with Certificate of Authenticity
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