© The Royal Mint, 2017
© The Royal Mint, 2017
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Remembrance Day 2017; Silver Piedfort
2017 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 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 | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#222542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Five red colourised poppies with legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SILENCE
SPEAKS WHEN
WORDS CAN NOT
ST
Engraver: Stephen Taylor
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issued to commemorate Remembrance Day 2017, the design was also issued in copper-nickel and silver proof.Issue limit: 1,500
©The Royal Mail, 2017
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Remembrance Day 2017; Silver Piedfort) 2017 from United Kingdom is that it has a unique design feature. The coin features a poppy, which is a symbol of remembrance and hope, and is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The design is meant to commemorate the sacrifices made by soldiers during World War I and other conflicts. The use of a poppy as a symbol of remembrance was first introduced by the Royal British Legion in 1921, and has since become a widely recognized symbol of remembrance and hope.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1319 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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