© 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 6.55 |
| 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#227653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
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 available in the full 13-coin silver proof annual sets of 2015 (298 sold) alongside the 5-coin commemorative silver proof set (366 sold). The 4th portrait coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue Limit: 3,000The individual issue of the coin was the later 5th portrait by Jody Clark.
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 the Battle of Waterloo, with the famous Lion's Mound monument in the center, surrounded by the inscription "Battle of Waterloo 1815-2015" and the coin's denomination. The coin was issued in a limited edition of 2,015 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 664 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
