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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Jutland; Gold Proof
2016 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 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 6.54 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#235071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A depiction of battleships at sea under fire, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
JB
· JUTLAND ·
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: OUR CHILDREN SHALL MEASURE THEIR WORTH
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 first 6-coin set released in 2018, remembering the Stories of The First World War and was also struck in silver proof.Issue limit: 25
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Battle of Jutland; Gold Proof) 2016 coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland, which was the largest naval battle of World War I. The battle took place off the coast of Denmark's Jutland Peninsula and was a significant turning point in the war. The coin's design features an image of the HMS Warspite, a British battleship that played a key role in the battle, along with the dates "1916-2016" and the inscription "Battle of Jutland." The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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