Queen Mother £5 1990 Silver Proof
Elizabeth II Queen Mother; Silver Proof
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Queen Mother £5 1990 Silver Proof is a United Kingdom £5 coin struck in 1990 at the Royal Mint. 56,102 were minted. Its estimated value is £58.73, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 6/10 for rarity (rare). It is struck in silver (.925), weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
£5
Condition
Proof
Mintage
56,102
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.925)
Weight:28.28g
Shape:Round
Diameter:38.61mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Fine silver:26.16 g (925‰)
Melt value:£38.50 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
Features & Details
CommemorativeRoundSilver (.925)
Value source:Numista catalogue
Value date:19 May 2026
Is the Queen Mother 1990 £5 rare?
Its proof mintage of 56,102 is the 96th lowest of 103 proof £5 coins in the catalogue.
Versions of the 1990 Queen Mother £5
| Version | Finish | Variety | Mintage | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Mother £5 1990 | Circulation | — | 2,761,431 | £5.18Numista catalogue |
| Queen Mother £5 1990 BU | BU | — | 45,250 | £6.50Numista catalogue |
| Queen Mother £5 1990 Silver Proof (this page) | Silver Proof | — | 56,102 | £58.73Numista catalogue |
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