Queen Anne 2014 UK Five Pound Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

Queen Anne 2014 UK Five Pound Brilliant Uncirculated Coin

This commemorative Five Pound coin marks the 300th anniversary of the death of Queen Anne, the last Stuart monarch. Struck in 2014 by the Royal Mint, this brilliant uncirculated coin comes presented in its original informative coin folder.

The reverse design by Mark Richards features a left-facing portrait of Queen Anne within a decorative frame. Below her portrait sits her shield of arms – the version used after the 1707 Act of Union. Keen observers will notice the three fleurs de-lys on the shield, representing her claim to the French throne.

The obverse displays Ian Rank-Broadley’s portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, the fourth effigy of Her Majesty used on UK coinage between 1998 and 2015.

Historical Significance

Queen Anne’s reign (1702-1714) was historically significant as she oversaw the 1707 Act of Union that united England and Scotland to form the Kingdom of Great Britain. She was crowned as Queen of England, Scotland and Ireland, but died as Queen of Great Britain and Ireland. Her death in 1714 without surviving heirs ended the 111-year Stuart dynasty.

Coin Specifications

This Queen Anne 2014 UK Five Pound Brilliant Uncirculated Coin has the following specifications:

• Metal: Cupronickel (struck twice for brilliant uncirculated finish)
• Weight: 28.28 grams
• Diameter: 38.61 millimetres
• Packaging: Original Royal Mint informative coin sleeve

A highly collectable piece celebrating an important British monarch, this coin represents a significant period in British history when the foundations of the modern United Kingdom were established.