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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme; Silver Proof
2016 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#349289 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
WWI Soldiers and colour printed poppy field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE OF THE SOMME
1916 2016
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
Sold in wooden presentation box:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of the Somme; Silver Proof) 2016 from Guernsey coin is that it has a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles in World War I. The coin features a soldier standing on the battlefield, surrounded by poppies, which are a symbol of remembrance and hope. The coin's design is particularly poignant given the coin's release date, 2016, which marked the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2016 coin.
