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© The London Coin Company
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Jack Cornwell VC; Silver Proof
2016 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 | 2016 |
| 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#102236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of John Travers Cornwell VC, along with images of a battleship and naval gun. Legend around separated by poppy flowers attached with barbed wire.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
DC
JACK CORNWELL VC
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: MOTHER, DON'T WATCH FOR POSTIE
Comment
John Travers Cornwell, commonly known as Jack Cornwell, ‘Jutland Jack’ or Boy Cornwall, was a young sailor who died aged 16 during the Battle of Jutland for which he was awarded a Victoria Cross, Britain’s highest award for acts of outstanding bravery in battle. Jack was one of the youngest people to be awarded a Victoria Cross during the First World War.The third 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 first 6-coin set released in 2018, remembering the Stories of The First World War and was also struck in gold proof.
Issue limit: 2,000
©The Royal Mint, 2016
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a portrait of Jack Cornwell VC, a British naval hero who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during World War I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 499 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Jack Cornwell VC; Silver Proof) 2016 coin.
