Golden Wedding £5 1997
Elizabeth II Golden Wedding
1997United Kingdom
Golden Wedding £5 1997 is a United Kingdom £5 coin struck in 1997 at the Royal Mint. 1,733,000 were minted. Its estimated value is £5.14, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 4/10 for rarity (uncommon). It is struck in copper-nickel, weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
£5
Condition
Circulation
Mintage
1,733,000
Physical Properties
Composition:Copper-nickel
Weight:28.28g
Shape:Round
Diameter:38.61mm
Thickness:3.2mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Features & Details
CommemorativeRoundCopper-nickel
Value source:Numista catalogue
Value date:19 May 2026
Is the Golden Wedding 1997 £5 rare?
Its circulation mintage of 1,733,000 is the 12th lowest of 20 circulation £5 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1997 Golden Wedding £5
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wedding £5 1997 (this page) | Circulation | — | 1,733,000 | £5.14Numista catalogue |
| Golden Wedding £5 1997 BU | BU | — | — | £7.64Numista catalogue |
| Golden Wedding £5 1997 Proof | Proof | — | 80,748 | £9.12Numista catalogue |
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