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    Jersey Elizabeth and Philip 50th Anniversary 1997







    Specification

    Denomination - 5 Pounds

    Alloy - Sterling Silver 0.925 (92.5%) with gold cameo

    Weight - 28.28g
    Diameter - 38.5mm
    Shape - round
    Year - 1997
    Condition - Proof (P)


    Mintage

    Jersey
    Mint - Royal Mint, United Kingdom
    Limit - 30,000
    CAO - No


    Design

    Queen's Golden Wedding Anniversary

    Obverse - Queen Elizabeth II

    Reverse - Conjoined busts of royal couple and gold-plated coat of arms













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