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| 1998 Prince Charles's 50th Birthday |
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Obverse:
The fourth portrait of H.R.H. Queen Elizabeth II, crowned, facing right, which
was introduced in 1998 for all coins except maundy money. The engraver's
initials IRB appear raised beneath the neck.
ELIZABETH II D G REG F D
Reverse:
The reverse features a smaller portrait of Prince Charles against a background
formed by the words "CONFIDENCE SUCCESS OPPORTUNITY ADVICE TRAINING TALENT
SKILLS SUPPORT GRANTS CHALLENGE JOBS ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT EDUCATION". In the
foreground is a ribbon inscribed "THE PRINCE'S TRUST" and "HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE
TO SUCCEED". The engraver's initials MN and RE appear near the right of the
ribbon.
The reverse legend reads:
FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES
1948 FIVE POUNDS 1998
Edge
The edge is milled (reeded)
Specifications
All versions:-
Denomination (face value) £5
Diameter 38.61mm
| Version | Alloy | Weight | Issue |
| Silver Proof | Sterling (.925) Silver | 28.28 grams | 35,000 |
| Gold Proof | 22 Carat (.917) | 39.94 grams | 2,000 |
| Others | Cupro-Nickel | 28.28 grams | No Limit |
Prices & Availability
| Version | Alloy | In Stock | Price £ | Price $ |
| Uncirculated | Cupro-Nickel | No | £8 | $15 |
| Uncirculated Specimen in Folder | Cupro-Nickel | Ask | £15 | $28 |
| Proof | Silver | No | £40 | $65 |
| Proof | Gold | Yes | See Page | See Page |
Further details of the 1998 coin sets are available on our 1998 Coin Sets page.
Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £2.50 or
Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.
Order Form for U.S.A. Customers
1998 One Pound Coin - Royal Arms
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