5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Home Front; Gold Proof) 2014 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Home Front; Gold Proof) 2014 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Home Front; Gold Proof

2014 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
2014
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#241068
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A woman working in a field with a plough.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
DR
· HOME FRONT ·

Engraver: David Rowlands

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: SPEED THE PLOUGH AND THE WOMAN WHO DRIVES IT

Comment

The first 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 2014, remembering the Outbreak of The First World War and was also struck in silver proof.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Home Front; Gold Proof) 2014 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the First World War. The coin's design features an image of a soldier returning home from the war, and the inscription "Home Front" serves as a reminder of the important role that civilians played in supporting the war effort. The coin's gold composition and proof finish add to its collectibility and make it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014  20 - - - - - -

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