5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gas; Gold Proof) 2017 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gas; Gold Proof) 2017 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gas; Gold Proof) 2017 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2017

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Gas; Gold Proof

2017 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
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
References
Numista
N#234623
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

An image of a First World War gas mask, legend below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EE
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918

Engraver: Edwina Ellis

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: GUTTERING, CHOKING, DROWNING

Comment

The fourth 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 the 6-coin set released in 2017, remembering the Stories of The First World War and was also struck in silver proof. Issue limit: 25.

© The London Coin Company

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gas; Gold Proof) 2017 coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a stylized image of the Queen's profile, surrounded by a pattern of interlocking gas bubbles. This design was created by the artist, David Knapton, and was inspired by the theme of "Gas" to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the gasoline engine. The use of gold and the intricate design make this coin a truly special and collectible piece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  24 - - - - - -

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