5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Propaganda; Gold Proof) 2014 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Propaganda; Gold Proof) 2014 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Propaganda; Gold Proof

2014 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
2014
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
References
Numista
N#241070
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Man wearing a cap putting up propaganda posters on a brick wall.

Lettering:
BRITAINS·NEEDS Y CE
WAR LOAN
LEND YOUR SAVINGS
TO THE NATION
TO DAY
DL
CTORY
LESS BREAD
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918

Engraver: David Lawrence

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: FOLLOW ME! YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU

Comment

The first of six sets of £5 coins issued between 2014 and 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War. This issue was part of the 6-coin set released in 2014, remembering the Outbreak of The First World War and was also struck in silver proof.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Propaganda; Gold Proof) 2014 from United Kingdom is that it was issued to commemorate the 2014 Commonwealth Games, which were held in Glasgow, Scotland. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, and the reverse side features a depiction of the Commonwealth Games logo. The coin was minted in gold (.9167) and weighs 39.94 grams. It was produced in a limited quantity, making it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and fans of the Commonwealth Games.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014  20 - - - - - -

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