Specifications:
2012 Royal Mint Queen's Diamond Jubilee £5 Five Pound Silver Gold Proof Coin PCGS PR70 DCAM
Issuing Country: United Kingdom
Metal: Solid .925 Sterling Silver Plated with 24 Carat Gold
Weight: 28.28 Grams / Diameter: 38.61mm
Quality: Silver Gold Proof
Issue Limit: 12,500 Worldwide
Presented: Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as PR70 DCAM
For 2012 to commemorate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Queens Diamond Jubilee £5 Five Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver plated with pure 24 Carat Gold Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as PR70 DCAM.
The reverse design depicts an early portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with foliage which is a specific reference to Queen Victoria the only other Monarch to achieve her Diamond Jubilee.
The obverse design depicts Queen Elizabeth II in the present wearing Garter Robes.
Both the reverse and obverse designs have been designed by Ian Rank Broadley FRBS.
These legal tender coins have been struck to proof quality using specially prepared dies and highly polished blanks.
Why is a Certified coin a better investment?
PCGS & NGC are the main two impartial Numismatic Grading Services in the world and is a guarantee that the coin is genuine and has been graded accurately and professionally.
The sonically sealed solid plastic slabb is individually numbered so that the details of the coin(s) can be verified on a central database, and is also tamperproof.
In addition, the coin is protected from handling and keeps the coin(s) condition and finish long term if looked after which can be detrimental to the value once sold.