20 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War I; Fine Silver) 2014 front 20 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War I; Fine Silver) 2014 back
20 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War I; Fine Silver) 2014 photo
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20 Pounds - Elizabeth II World War I; Fine Silver

2014 year
Silver (.999) 15.71 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
20 Pounds 20 GBP = USD 26
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
15.71 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#62349
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Standing figure of Britannia holding trident and shield, a lion standing beside her and naval ships in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE FIRST WORLD WAR
1914-
1918
JB
2014

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, the design was also used on a £10 silver and gold proof coin. Issue limit: 250,000.

©The Royal Mint, 2014

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I, and the design on the reverse side of the coin features a poppy, which is a symbol of remembrance and hope. The poppy is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, and the coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's silver content and fine detail make it a valuable collector's item for those interested in numismatics and military history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014  141751 - - - - - -

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