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A Gold proof £5 coin remembering HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Presented with the black-and white HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Miniature sheet and a special handstamp.
Limited edition of only 50.
A newly issued, Gold proof Coin Cover remembering HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
The coin cover includes the Royal Mint’s Gold £5 coin alongside Royal Mail’s special Miniature Sheet, both in memoriam of the late Duke.
The coin cover insert presents a detailed timeline of the Duke’s life and showcases pictures of Prince Philip, including photos of him as a young Prince, with HM The Queen and his family, as well as later in life.
The black-and-white Miniature Sheet includes four portrait stamps featuring photographs of Prince Philip, and is cancelled by a handstamp with the location of London, SW1.
Contains Second Class, First Class, £1.70 and £2.55 stamps.
Second Class
Photograph of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh taken by the photographer Baron.
First Class
Photograph of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attending the passing out parade of Prince Andrew at Dartmouth Naval College, Devon.
£1.70
Photograph of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at the Royal Windsor Horse Show.
£2.55
Photograph of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh taken by the photographer Terry O’Neill.
Coin Specifications
Denomination |
£5 |
Diameter |
38.61mm |
Weight |
39.94g |
Production standard |
Gold Proof |
Alloy |
916.7 Au red gold |
Issuing Authority |
The Royal Mint |
Stamp specifications
Stamp format |
Portrait |
Stamp size |
35mm x 37mm |
Design |
Kate Stephens and Royal Mail Group Ltd |
Printer |
International Security Printers |
Print process |
Lithography |
Perforations |
14.5 x 14 |
Phosphor |
Bars as appropriate |
Gum |
PVA |