5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Remembrance Day; Silver Proof) 2020 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Remembrance Day; Silver Proof) 2020 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Remembrance Day; Silver Proof) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Remembrance Day; Silver Proof

2020 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 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
2020
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#242234
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

The silhouette of a First World War soldier formed by poppies, legend left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEST WE FORGET
11 NOVEMBER 2020
NP

Engraver: Natasha Preece

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued to commemorate the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior, it was released individually and was also struck in copper-nickel and silver piedfort.

© The Royal Mint, 2020

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Remembrance Day; Silver Proof) 2020 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which commemorates Remembrance Day. The design depicts a poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's obverse side features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.