© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Waterloo; Gold Proof
2015 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 | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| 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#227657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
An image of the meeting of The Duke of Wellington greeting the Prussian General Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher after the battle of Waterloo, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
1815
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE NEAREST RUN THING YOU EVER SAW
Comment
Issued with both the fourth portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley and fifth portrait by Jody Clark, this issue was only in the gold proof set. The 4th portrait coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue Limit: 100© The Royal Mint, 2015
The individual issue of the coin was the later 5th portrait by Jody Clark.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. The coin's design features an image of King George III on horseback, leading his troops into battle, along with the inscription "Waterloo 1815" and the dates "1815-2015" on the reverse side. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 99 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 Waterloo; Gold Proof) 2015 coin.
