10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Armistice; Gold Proof) 2018 front 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Armistice; Gold Proof) 2018 back
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Armistice; Gold Proof) 2018 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2018

10 Pounds - Elizabeth II Armistice; Gold Proof

2018 year
Gold (.9999) 156.3 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
10 Pounds 10 GBP = USD 13
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
156.3 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#222368
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A soldier kneeling, legend above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARMISTICE
THE GUNS FALL SILENT
PD

Engraver: Paul Day

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice in 2018, it was also issued in silver proof while the design was also issued as a 1kg silver proof and 1kg gold proof.
Issue limit: 50

©The Royal Mint, 2018

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. The coin's design features an image of the Queen Elizabeth II, along with the dates "1918-2018" and the words "Armistice 11.11.1918" inscribed on the reverse side. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.