© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Edith Cavell; Gold Proof
2015 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 | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| 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#222159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of Edith Cavell with a nurse and patient to the foreground.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
DC
EDITH CAVELL
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: SHE FACED THEM GENTLE AND BOLD
Comment
The second of six sets of £5 coins issued between 2014 and 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War. This issue was part of a 6-coin set released in 2015, remembering the Reality In The Grip of Conflict during The First World War and was also struck in silver proof.Issue limit: 25
©The Royal Mint, 2015
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features Edith Cavell, a British nurse who is celebrated for her heroism during World War I. She was a pioneering figure in nursing and was executed by the Germans in 1915 for her role in helping Allied soldiers escape from occupied Belgium. The coin's design honors her legacy and contributions to the war effort.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Edith Cavell; Gold Proof) 2015 coin.
