© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Imperial War Museums; 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#220908 |
|---|---|
| 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 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 this coin is that it was created to commemorate the centenary of the end of World War I. The coin's design features a depiction of the Imperial War Museum's iconic façade, along with the dates "1918-2018" and the inscription "The Great War 1914-1918". The coin's reverse side features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the inscription "Elizabeth II D.G. Reg. F.D." and the coin's denomination, "5 POUNDS". The coin was produced in a limited edition of 2,500 pieces, making it a highly collectible item for coin enthusiasts and history buffs.
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 (Imperial War Museums; Silver Proof) 2018 coin.
