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Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996

Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Queen's 70th Birthday

1996United Kingdom

Worth about £5.39 in circulated condition. 2,396,100 were minted, the 15th lowest of any circulation £5.

Denomination

£5

Estimated Value

£5.39

Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins

Condition

Circulation

Mintage

2,396,100

Physical Properties

Composition:Copper-nickel

Weight:28.28g

Shape:Round

Diameter:38.61mm

Thickness:2.89mm

Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)

Mint:Royal Mint

Features & Details

CommemorativeRoundCopper-nickel

Value source:Numista catalogue

Value date:6 Mar 2026

Is the Queen's 70th Birthday 1996 £5 rare?

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Its circulation mintage of 2,396,100 is the 15th lowest of 20 circulation £5 coins in the catalogue.

Versions of the 1996 Queen's 70th Birthday £5

Photo: Numista
Circulation
£5.39
Mintage 2,396,100
Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996 (this page)
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BU
£8.62
Mintage 73,311
Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996 BU
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Proof
£10.19
Mintage 67,581
Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996 Proof

About the Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996

The Elizabeth II 3rd portrait £5 coin issued in 1996 to celebrate the Queen's 70th birthday holds a special place in British numismatics, reflecting both the monarchy's enduring legacy and the artistry of coin design. The reverse showcases a design emblematic of national pride, further enhancing its appeal.

How this was written

Written with AI from catalogue data. Sentences that contradict this coin's year, denomination, finish, mintage or value are removed automatically; the rest has not been checked by a person. How we value coins

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