5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Arras; Gold Proof) 2017 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Arras; Gold Proof) 2017 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Arras; Gold Proof) 2017 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2017

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arras; Gold Proof

2017 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
2017
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#234625
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

An image of the Battle of Arras, showing howitzers on the ground with planes flying overhead, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
JB
ARRAS

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: THE MONSTROUS ANGER OF THE GUNS

Comment

The fourth 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 2017, remembering the Stories of The First World War and was also struck in silver proof. Issue limit: 25.

© The London Coin Company

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Arras; Gold Proof) 2017 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Queen's effigy on one side and the Arras Memorial on the other. The Arras Memorial is a World War I memorial located in the town of Arras, France, and it commemorates the soldiers of the British Empire who died in the Battle of Arras in 1917. The coin's design serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and honors the memory of those who fought for their country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  24 - - - - - -

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