5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Remembrance Day; Silver Plated) 2018 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Remembrance Day; Silver Plated) 2018 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Remembrance Day; Silver Plated

2018 year
Silver (.999) plated copper 25 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Alderney (Guernsey)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999) plated copper
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#351771
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Coloured Poppies on stems to left with face value in centre, with wording to right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
£5
IN FLANDERS FIELDS THE POPPIES BLOW
BETWEEN THE CROSSES, ROW ON ROW,
THAT MARK OUR PLACE; AND IN THE SKY
THE LARKS, STILL BRAVELY SINGING, FLY
SCARCE HEARD AMID THE GUNS BELOW.

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Coin was issued in two variants: fine and with coloured poppies.
Also gold plated version exists (see separate page).

All three coins are part of a set:




Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design by artist Paul Day, depicting a poppy field with a soldier's silhouette in the background, commemorating the centenary of the end of World War I.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  2018 - - - - - -

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