The 2004 Entente Cordiale Piedfort £5 Platinum Proof Bullion Coins was the first ever British coin to be issued in platinum and commemorates the 100th anniversary of Britain and France signing of the Entente Cordiale treaty.

Manufactured by The Royal Mint
First British coin issued in platinum
0.9995 fineness
Contains just over 3 troy ounces of the precious metal
Exempt from Capital Gains Tax
Limited Edition Presentation: 501
Weight: 94.20g
Diameter: 38.61mm

Please note: these coins may contain slight imperfections

The Entente Cordiale

The Entente Cordiale, formalised on 8 April 1904 in London by British Foreign Secretary Lord Lansdowne and French Ambassador Paul Cambon, aimed to resolve long-standing disagreements between the UK and France in regions including Morocco, Egypt, Siam, Madagascar, the New Hebrides, West and Central Africa, and Newfoundland. More than just settling disputes, this agreement marked a significant transition from a past marred by rivalry and conflict to a prolonged period of understanding and collaboration.

These accords played a pivotal role in fostering Franco-British diplomatic and military collaboration, especially leading up to the First World War.

Below is a compilation of events commemorating this significant accord.

Franco-British Summit, London. Lunch with Sponsors. Entente Cordiale Launch, 24 November 2003
State visit by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to France, 5 - 7 April 2004
British Prime Minister attended Europe Day Reception hosted by the French President, 9 May 2004
Bastille Day Celebrations 14 July
Entente Cordiale Day at the Farnborough Air Show, July 2004
Highest Level French visit to the UK, Autumn 2004

Obverse

The obverse of the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The text reads:

ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D ·

FIVE POUNDS

Reverse

Designed by David Gentleman, the reverse shows the combined figures of Britannia and Marianne. The words 'ENTENTE CORDIALE' and the dates '1904 2004' surround the image.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£4,226.02
Product ID	4174
Stock Status	Out of Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Platinum
Diameter	38.61mm
Weight/Size	Piedfort
Platinum Weight Troy Ounces	3.0271
Fineness/Carat	0.9995
Issue Limit	501
Date	2004
Obverse Designer	Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse Designer	David Gentleman
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	The Royal Mint
Country	United Kingdom

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