© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Poppies; Silver Proof
2018 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 | 2018 |
| 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#220880 |
|---|---|
| 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 strike was issued individually (100 sales) as part of a 3-coin set (861 sales) as well as was part of the second 6-coin set released in 2018 (593 sales), celebrating the Armistice of The First World War and was also produced in gold proof.Issue Limit: 1,911
©The Royal Mint, 2018
The coin was also issued alongside Australia and New Zealand $1 silver proof coins in a 3-coin set (249 sales).
The edge inscription is from an exclusive poem for the Royal Mint by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Poppies; Silver Proof) 2018 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique poppy design on its reverse side, which was created by the designer Stephen Taylor to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance and hope, and the design includes a subtle outline of a soldier's silhouette in the background, adding depth and meaning to the coin's theme.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1803 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2018 coin.
