© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Medical Services; Silver Proof
2017 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 | 2017 |
| 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#222346 |
|---|---|
| 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 gold proof.Issue limit: 1,917
©The Royal Mint, 2017
The edge inscription is the motto for The Royal Medical Corps.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Medical Services; Silver Proof) 2017 from United Kingdom is that it was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK. The coin's design features an image of a stethoscope, symbolizing the medical profession, and the inscription "70 Years of the NHS" on the reverse side. This coin is a unique way to recognize the significance of the NHS and its impact on the lives of people in the UK.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 573 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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