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    United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday 1996







    Specification

    Denomination - 5 Pounds
    Alloy - Sterling Silver 0.925 (92.5%)
    Weight - 28.28g
    Diameter - 38.61mm
    Shape - round
    Year - 1996
    Condition - Proof (P)


    Mintage
    United Kingdom
    Mint - Royal Mint, United Kingdom
    Limit -70,000
    COA - Yes


    Design

    Queen Elizabeth II 70th Birthday
    Obverse - Elizabeth II effigy
    Reverse - Flags and castle at background






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