5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Animals at War; Gold Proof) 2015 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Animals at War; Gold Proof) 2015 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Animals at War; Gold Proof) 2015 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2015

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Animals at War; Gold Proof

2015 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 g 38.61 mm
Description
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 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#222171
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Laden horse carrying munitions and a howitzer in the background, legend below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
DL

Engraver: David Lawrence

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: PATIENT EYES COURAGEOUS HEARTS

Comment

The second of six sets of £5 coins issued between 2014 and 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War. This issue was part of a 6-coin set released in 2015, remembering the Reality In The Grip of Conflict during The First World War and was also struck in silver proof.
Issue limit: 25

©The Royal Mint, 2015

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the role of animals in war, including horses, dogs, and pigeons. The coin's reverse side features a sculpture of a horse and a dog standing on a war memorial, surrounded by engravings of poppies and the inscription "Animals at War." This design was created by renowned British sculptor and coin designer, John Bergdahl.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  25 - - - - - -

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