© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Medical Services; Gold Proof
2017 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 | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| 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#234622 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
An image of a First World War medical station with troops carrying a stretcher, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918·
DR
MEDICAL SERVICES
Engraver: David Rowlands
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: IN ARDUIS FIDELIS
Translation: Faithful in adversity
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 Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Medical Services; Gold Proof) 2017 from United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.9167) weighing 39.94 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, and on the reverse, it features a stylized image of a doctor and a nurse, surrounded by various medical symbols and equipment. The coin's gold composition and proof finish add to its collectibility and value, making it a unique and meaningful tribute to the NHS and its commitment to providing high-quality medical care to the people of the United Kingdom.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 24 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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