5 Pounds of 100th anniversary of the death of Queen Victoria Copper Nickel Coin

This commemorative United Kingdom £5 coin was issued in 2001 to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Queen Victoria (1901–2001), one of Britain’s most influential monarchs. Struck in copper-nickel by the Royal Mint, the coin celebrates the legacy of the Victorian era and Queen Victoria’s impact on British history and the British Empire.

The reverse design, created by Mary Milner-Dickens, features a symbolic representation of the Crystal Palace along with stylized railway lines forming the letter “V” and a portrait of Queen Victoria. The design also includes the anniversary dates 1901 and 2001 with the denomination FIVE POUNDS. The obverse bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. This crown-sized commemorative coin is highly collectible among royal memorabilia enthusiasts and world coin collectors because of its historical importance and unique artistic design.