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    Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996 Proof

    Elizabeth II 3rd portrait; Queen's 70th Birthday
    1996United KingdomProof

    Worth about £10 as a proof. 67,581 were minted, the 98th lowest of any proof £5.

    Denomination
    £5
    Estimated Value
    £10.19
    Numista catalogue · Mar 2026How we value coins
    Condition
    Proof
    Mintage
    67,581

    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?

    98th/ 101

    ← RarerMore common →

    Its proof mintage of 67,581 is the 98th lowest of 101 proof £5 coins in the catalogue.

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

    • Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996Photo: Numista
      Circulation

      £5.39

      Mintage 2,396,100

      Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996

    • Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996 BUPhoto: Numista
      BU

      £8.62

      Mintage 73,311

      Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996 BU

    • Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996 ProofPhoto: Numista
      Proof

      £10.19

      Mintage 67,581

      Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996 Proof (this page)

    About the Queen's 70th Birthday £5 1996 Proof

    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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