© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Commonwealth War Graves; Silver Proof
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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#220913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
War Graves memorial with legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES COMMISSION
DC
2018
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE UNHEALED EARTH HAS SHRAPNEL AT ITS HEART
Comment
The sixth and final set of £5 coins issued between 2014 and 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of The First World War. This strike was issued individually (100 sales) as well as part of the second 6-coin set released in 2018 (593 sales), celebrating the Armistice of The First World War and was also produced in gold proof. The edge inscription is from an exclusive poem for the Royal Mint by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.Issue Limit: 800
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Commonwealth War Graves; Silver Proof) 2018 from United Kingdom is that it was created to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I. The coin's design features a depiction of a poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope, and the inscription "Their Name Liveth For Evermore" which is taken from the Bible and is often found on war memorials. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 693 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Commonwealth War Graves; Silver Proof) 2018 coin.
