© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Imperial War Museums; Gold Proof
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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#220910 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Imperial War Museum buildings, legend around, dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUMS
DR
1918-2018
Engraver: David Rowlands
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: WAR WIDOWS MEMORY AND ORPHANS ART
Comment
The sixth and final set of £5 coins issued between 2014 and 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of The First World War. This issue was part of the second 6-coin set released in 2018, celebrating the Armistice of The First World War and was also produced in silver proof. The edge inscription is from an exclusive poem for the Royal Mint by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.©The Royal Mint, 2018
Issue Limit: 27
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Imperial War Museums; Gold Proof) 2018 from United Kingdom is that it was issued to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I, with the reverse design featuring a poignant image of a soldier returning home from the trenches, accompanied by the words "The Homecoming" and "1918-2018". The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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