2001 Queen Victoria £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Pack

2001 Queen Victoria £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin Pack

The 2001 Queen Victoria £5 commemorative coin celebrates the centenary of Queen Victoria’s passing. Released by the Royal Mint as a limited issue, this brilliant uncirculated coin comes in an official presentation pack, making it an excellent addition to any numismatic collection.

Design Features

The reverse features a classic portrait of the young Queen Victoria based on the iconic Penny Black postage stamp. The design incorporates a ‘V’ representing Victoria, formed by railway lines against the background of the Crystal Palace’s iron framework. The denomination “£5 Five Pound” appears alongside the dates “1901” and “2001,” marking the centenary. This striking design was created by Mary Milner-Dickens.

The obverse displays the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley, continuing the connection between these two significant British monarchs.

Specifications

• Year: 2001
• Issuing Country: United Kingdom
• Monarch: Elizabeth II (1953-2022)
• Collection: Victoria
• Series: Centenary
• Denomination: £5
• Metal: Base Metal
• Weight: 28.28 Grams
• Diameter: 38.61mm
• Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Presentation: Official Royal Mint Presentation Pack

Special Features

• Limited Mintage Worldwide
• Struck to Brilliant Uncirculated Standard, a Finer Standard than Circulating Coins
• Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Queen Victoria
• Royal Mint Presentation Pack

This 2001 Queen Victoria £5 coin serves as a fitting tribute to one of Britain’s longest-reigning monarchs, capturing both historical significance and numismatic excellence in one commemorative issue.