According to the Royal Mint:

The new commemorative £5 coin for 2011 celebrates the 90th birthday of Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-lived consort of any reigning British monarch. A very unusual reverse design featuring a detailed close up of Prince Philip in profile.

Crowns & Gold Five Pounds
There is a historical difference between gold crowns and gold five pound coins. Crowns were originally five shillings pieces worth a quarter of a pound, and five pound coins were, as their name tells, worth five pounds face value. The first British crowns were gold coins issued in 1544, and the first silver crowns were issued in 1551. It was not until 1990 that the Royal Mint re-tariffed the crown, which was by then a silvery coloured cupro-nickel coin, from five shillings to five pounds.

Date	Description	Issue Limit	Issue Price
2011	Prince Philip's 90th Birthday	TBA	£1,550

Our quantity discounts now make us over 15% cheaper than the original issue price.

Prices & Availability

When compared to the Royal Mint price of £2,400.00 you will make a saving of £818.00 per item when ordering from us.

Quantity	Premium %	Surcharge	Rate	Buy
1	35.00	£0.00	£1,582.00
5	34.00	£0.00	£1,571.00
10	33.00	£0.00	£1,559.00
25	32.00	£0.00	£1,547.00

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