© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Art and War; Silver Proof
2017 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 | 2017 |
| 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#222350 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
An image of a war artist sketching a line of soldiers who have been gassed.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DL
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: WAR AS IT IS
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 gold proof.Issue limit: 1,917
©The Royal Mint, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Art and War; Silver Proof) 2017 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design by renowned artist John Bergdahl, which depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by symbols of war and peace, including a sword, an olive branch, and a wreath of poppies. The coin's design is intended to convey the message that art and war are intertwined, and that the Queen's reign has been marked by both conflict and peace.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 573 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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