Specifications:
1999 Royal Mint Lady Diana Memorial £5 Five Pound Silver Proof Coin PCGS PR70 DCAM
Issuing Country: United Kingdom
Metal: Solid .925 Sterling Silver
Weight: 28.28 Grams / Diameter: 38.61mm
Quality: Silver Proof
Presented: Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as PR70 DCAM
In 1999 to commemorate the Memorial of Lady Diana Spencer Princess of Wales, the Royal Mint released a very Limited Issue Lady Diana Memorial £5 Five Pound Silver Proof Coin struck in solid .925 Sterling Silver Certified Slabbed and Graded by PCGS as PR70 DCAM and carries a graceful portrait of the Princess by the sculptor David Cornell on it's reverse.
It was with great pride that David Cornell undertook the poignant task of preparing a coin portrait of Diana, Princess of Wales.
This Coin, he knew, would soon rank among the most famous of all time and he must attempt to embody all that the Princess had represented in the eyes of the world.
But for him it was vital that his portrayal of her should capture not just an accurate likeness but also the many facets of a personality that had endeared her to millions.
With all this in mind, he set out to create an image that would project her passionate love of life and one, too, that would stand the test of time so that future generations would look at her portrait and feel inspired by the contribution of this beautiful and extraordinary young woman.
The obverse design is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank Broadley FRBS, FSNAD.
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.