© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Battle of Waterloo
2015 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#68028 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 36% |
Reverse
An image of the meeting of The Duke of Wellington greeting the Prussian General Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher after the battle of Waterloo, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
1815
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Although the design was issued with both the fourth portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley and fifth portrait by Jody Clark, this issue was available in the 2015 annual sets in both Brilliant Uncirculated (17,897 sold) and Proof, as well as individually in a BU pack (33,130 sold).© The Royal Mint, 2015
The 4th & 5th portrait coins were also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort and gold proof.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. The coin's design features an image of Elizabeth II, along with an image of the Battle of Waterloo, and the inscription "Waterloo 1815-2015". This coin was issued as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 15921 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Battle of Waterloo) 2015 coin.
