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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme; Coloured
2016 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#375704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
WW1 Soldiers and colour printed poppy field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1916 • BATTLE OF THE SOMME • 2016
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
Sold with a donation made to the Royal British Legion.
Coin was issued in box (4950 pieces) and in PNC (495 pieces) which make total mintage 5445 pieces.
PNC issue:
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin - Elizabeth II (Battle of the Somme; Coloured) 2016 from Guernsey has a unique feature. It features a colorful design that stands out from other coins. The coin's design honors the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, a significant event in World War I. The colorful design elements symbolize the blood shed during the battle, and the poppies that grew over the soldiers' graves. This coin is a powerful tribute to the soldiers who fought and died in the Battle of the Somme, and its colored design makes it a distinctive and memorable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5445 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 the Somme; Coloured) 2016 coin.
