© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Army; Silver Proof
2016 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#102240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A group of soldiers sat in a trench.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
DR
· ARMY ·
Engraver: David Rowlands
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: MEN WHO MARCH AWAY
Comment
The third 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 the 6-coin set released in 2016, remembering the Stories of The First World War and was also issued individually as well as in gold proof.Issue limit: 2,500
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Army; Silver Proof) 2016 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design by sculptor and designer, Timothy Noad. The design depicts a soldier in full combat gear, saluting, with the Union Jack flag in the background. The coin's obverse features the standard effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, also designed by Ian Rank-Broadley. This coin was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Army Cadet Force and has a limited mintage of 2,100 pieces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Army; Silver Proof) 2016 coin.
