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 6.54 |
| 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#227663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE NEAREST RUN THING YOU EVER SAW
Comment
Released with both the fourth portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley and fifth portrait by Jody Clark, this design was only issued individually. The fifth portrait coin was also struck in silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 500.
© The Royal Mint, 2015
The 4th portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley was issued in the Annual Gold set for 2015.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815. The coin's design features an image of the St. George's Cross, which is surrounded by laurel leaves and the inscription "Waterloo 1815". The coin's gold content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 273 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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