© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Poppies; Gold Proof
2018 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 | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| 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#220881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Poppies and barbed wire, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REMEMBER
EE
Engraver: Edwina Ellis
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: ACRES OF CHILDLESS FATHERS, BRIDELESS GROOMS
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 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Poppies; Gold Proof) 2018 coin is that it features a unique poppy design on its reverse side, which was created by the British artist, David Hockney. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance and hope, and the design was inspired by the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, making it a special collector's item for both coin enthusiasts and those interested in British history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Poppies; Gold Proof) 2018 coin.
