5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Remembrance Day, Silver proof) 2016 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Remembrance Day, Silver proof) 2016 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Remembrance Day, Silver proof

2016 year
Silver (.925) - 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
5 Pounds 5 SHP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#184041
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Lettering around a large full colour poppy.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEST WE FORGET
FIVE POUNDS

Comment

Issued by The Jubilee Mint
Design by Timothy Noad
Mounted on a first day cover of 199 issued.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Remembrance Day, which is a day to remember and honor the people who have died in wars, particularly World War I. The coin's design features a poppy, which is a symbol of remembrance and hope, and the inscription "Lest We Forget" to emphasize the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by soldiers. Additionally, the coin's mintage was limited to only 2,016 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  199 - - - - - -

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