2017 Royal Mint Platinum Wedding £5 Silver Piedfort – NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo

Own a superb piece of modern British numismatic history with this exceptional 2017 Silver £5 Platinum Wedding Piedfort coin, issued by The Royal Mint to commemorate the Platinum Wedding Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, and professionally graded NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo.

2017 Royal Mint £5 Platinum Wedding Piedfort – NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo

This prestigious Platinum Wedding Piedfort has been professionally graded by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo, confirming a flawless proof example with outstanding mirrored fields and beautifully frosted design details, creating exceptional contrast and visual appeal.

This particular example is also noted as being among the first 500 coins struck, adding further desirability and collector interest. Issued to celebrate 70 years of marriage, this Royal Mint commemorative represents a significant milestone and is a highly sought-after modern UK proof issue.

The coin is presented in an official NGC protective holder with a unique certification number and is accompanied by its Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

• Issuing Authority: The Royal Mint
• Year: 2017
• Face Value: £5
• Composition: .925 Sterling Silver
• Weight: 56.56g
• Diameter: 38.61mm
• Finish: Silver Proof Piedfort
• Grade: NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo
• Designation: Among the first 500 coins struck
• Holder: NGC graded holder with unique certification number
• Issue: Limited edition presentation

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Celebrating the Royal Platinum Wedding

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip were married at Westminster Abbey on 20 November 1947. In 2017 they celebrated their 70th – or platinum – wedding anniversary, the first British monarch ever to do so. The Royal Mint marked this historic occasion with a commemorative £5 coin, and this Platinum Wedding Piedfort is one of the most desirable versions of the issue.

What Is a Piedfort Coin?

A piedfort (from the French for “heavy foot”) is a special version of a coin struck on a blank that is twice the normal thickness and weight. At 56.56g, this Platinum Wedding Piedfort is double the weight of a standard silver proof £5 crown. Piedforts are produced in much smaller numbers than standard issues and are struck to the highest standards, which makes them especially popular with collectors.

What Does NGC PF70 Ultra Cameo Mean?

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company) is one of the world’s leading independent coin grading services. Coins are graded on a 70-point scale, and PF70 is the highest grade a proof coin can receive. “Ultra Cameo” is NGC’s top designation for contrast, awarded where the frosted design stands out strongly against deeply mirrored fields. You can find out more about grading on the NGC website.

A superb addition to any modern British coin collection, Royal Mint proof collection, or graded numismatic portfolio, offering the opportunity to acquire a top-graded Platinum Wedding Piedfort from this important commemorative issue. It would also make a memorable gift for a royal memorabilia collector. You may also like our 2015 Churchill Piedfort coin, NGC PF70.

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