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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 | 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 6.55 |
| 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#89827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Trench warfare scene depicting British soldiers and tank.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
JB
· SOMME ·
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: DEAD MEN CAN ADVANCE NO FURTHER
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 (499 sales), remembering the Stories of The First World War and was also issued individually (3,678 sales) as well as being struck in gold proof.Issue limit: 6,000
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of the Somme; Silver Proof) 2016 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, which was a major offensive on the Western Front during World War I. The coin's design features a depiction of soldiers advancing across no man's land, and the reverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin was produced in a limited quantity of 2,016 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4177 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
