© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II British Red Cross; Gold Proof
2020 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 | 2020 |
| 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#230210 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A depiction of a red cross set against a background of the British Isles and a series of lines symbolising the globe accompanied, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1870 · BRITISH RED CROSS · 2020 ·
HDG
THE POWER OF KINDNESS
Engraver: Henry Gray
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: PER HUMANITATEM AD PACEM
Translation: Through humanity to peace
Comment
The first time the British Red Cross has been commemorated on a UK coin, issued to commemorate 150 years since its inception. The coin was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 260.© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the British Red Cross, a humanitarian organization that provides emergency response, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United Kingdom and around the world. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the British Red Cross logo on the other, symbolizing the organization's commitment to providing aid and support to those in need.
