Bidspirit auction | UK 2004 Entente Cordiale Centenary

UK 2004 Entente Cordiale Centenary Commemorative Five Pound Proof Crown - A UK 2004 commemorative Five Pound (£5) Crown issued by the Royal Mint to mark the 100th anniversary of the Entente Cordiale. The reverse features the conjoined allegorical figures of Britannia, wearing a Corinthian helmet and holding a trident, and Marianne, representing France. The rim is inscribed with the legend ENTENTE CORDIALE and the dates 1904 and 2004. The coin is struck in a silver-coloured metal with a proof finish, characterised by mirrored fields and frosted devices. The obverse typically features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin is housed in its original square clear acrylic capsule and presented in a red leatherette case with a dedicated commemorative booklet.