© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Remembrance Day; 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 6.54 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#220771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Poppy wreath with centred inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
11:00
11 NOVEMBER
1918
LEST WE
FORGET
2018
DL
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: BRAVE HEROES TELL TIME’S OPEN WOUND IS WAR
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 (22 sales) as well as part of the second 6-coin set released in 2018 (25 sales), as well as in a coin & newspaper gift set (19 sales). The coin commemorates the Armistice of The First World War and was also produced in silver proof.Issue Limit: 77
©The Royal Mint, 2018
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 (Remembrance Day; Gold Proof) 2018 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which commemorates the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. The design depicts a poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The coin's obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, also designed specifically for this coin. This coin is a special edition, made of gold, and has a limited mintage of only 1,000 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 66 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Remembrance Day; Gold Proof) 2018 coin.
