© The Royal Mint, 2016
© The Royal Mint, 2016
10 Pounds - Elizabeth II World War I Poetry; Gold Proof
2016 year| Gold (.9999) | 156.3 g | 50 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#91119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A line of troops walking across the battlefield, legend above and below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
There shall be
In that rich earth
a richer dust
concealed
DL
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin was also struck in £5 silver proof and £10 silver proof. Issue limit: 30.
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the centenary of World War I. The coin's reverse side features a quote from the famous war poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae, which reads: "We shall not sleep, though poppies grow in Flanders fields." The design also includes an image of a poppy, which is a symbol of remembrance and hope. This coin was issued as a tribute to the brave men and women who served in the war and to honor the sacrifices they made.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 30 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War I Poetry; Gold Proof) 2016 coin.
