5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Outbreak WWI - Sea) 2014 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Outbreak WWI - Sea) 2014 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Outbreak WWI - Sea

2014 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#356111
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Scene of the Battle of Jutland 1916, the largest naval battle in WWI and the only full scale clash of battleships

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIRST WORLD WAR
1914-1918
CENTENARY
FIVE POUNDS

Designer: Michael Guilfoyle

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued in set of 3 coins (pictures with permission of © Cambridgeshire Coins):

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, specifically the naval battles that took place during that time. The design of the coin depicts a naval scene with warships and sailors, and the inscription "Lest We Forget" is engraved at the bottom of the coin. This coin serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and honors the brave men and women who fought for their country.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014  950 - - - - - -

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