© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Waterloo; Silver Proof
2015 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 | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| 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#102139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
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 issued individually. The 5th portrait coin was also struck in silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 3,000© The Royal Mint, 2015
The 2015 silver proof annual sets featured the Ian Rank-Broadley fourth portrait design.
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, and marked the decisive victory of the British and their allies over the French army under the command of Napoleon Bonaparte. The coin's design features an image of Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of the Battle of Waterloo on the reverse, with the famous Wellington Arch in the background. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2523 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2015 coin.
