© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Merchant Navy; Silver Proof
2015 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 | 2015 |
| 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#92273 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Sailor standing on deck with Merchant Navy flag above and ship with sail behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918·
DR
MERCHANT NAVY
Engraver: David Rowlands
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: SEPULCHRED IN THE HARBOUR OF THE DEEP
Comment
The second of six sets of £5 coins issued between 2014 and 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War. This issue with the Jody Clark 5th portrait was part of the 6-coin set released in 2015, remembering the Reality In The Grip of Conflict during The First World War and was also struck in gold proof.Issue limit: 2,500
©The Royal Mint, 2015
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Merchant Navy; Silver Proof) 2015 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, which was a major naval battle during World War II. The coin's design features an image of the Merchant Navy's flag, along with an inscription that reads "The Merchant Navy - Keeping Britain Afloat." This coin is a unique and meaningful way to honor the sacrifices made by the brave sailors who served in the Merchant Navy during the war.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 807 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Merchant Navy; Silver Proof) 2015 coin.
