Commemorative issue
50th anniversary of accession of Queen Elizabeth II
Obverse
HM Queen Elizabeth II on horseback left, legend around, date in exergue.
Lettering:
ELIZABETH·II·DEI·GRA·REGINA·FID·DEF
·AMOR·POPULI·PRAESIDIUM REG
20 02
Translation:
Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God Queen Defender of the Faith (Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina Fidei Defensatrix)
The love of the people is the Queen's protection
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Commemorative crowned and draped bust of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, denomination below.
Lettering:
IRB
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Edge
Reeded
