© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Jutland; 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 6.54 |
| 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#102237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 6-coin set released in 2016, remembering the Stories of The First World War and was also issued in gold proof.Issue limit: 2,000
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Jutland, which was a naval battle fought during World War I between the British Royal Navy and the German High Seas Fleet. The battle took place on May 31 - June 1, 1916, and was the largest naval battle of the war. The coin's design features a depiction 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."
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 499 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Battle of Jutland; Silver Proof) 2016 coin.
