© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II British Red Cross; Silver Piedfort
2020 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#230208 |
|---|---|
| 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 gold proof. Issue limit: 1,160.© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this 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. The coin's design features the organization's logo and a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting the organization's long history of service to the community.
