5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Peace; Gold Proof) 2018 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Peace; Gold Proof) 2018 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Peace; Gold Proof) 2018 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2018

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Peace; Gold Proof

2018 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
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
References
Numista
N#220918
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Dove of Peace flying over a battlefield, rays of sun coming from behind cloud.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PEACE
1918
DL

Engraver: David Lawrence

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: AND THERE SHALL BE PEACE

Comment

The sixth and final set of £5 coins issued between 2014 and 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of The First World War. This issue was part of the second 6-coin set released in 2018, celebrating the Armistice of The First World War and was also produced in silver proof. The edge inscription is from an exclusive poem for the Royal Mint by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
Issue Limit: 27

©The Royal Mint, 2018

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Peace; Gold Proof) 2018 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design by sculptor and designer, Timothy Noad. The design depicts a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a wreath of olive branches, symbolizing peace and prosperity. The coin's gold composition and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  25 - - - - - -

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