© Lee Taylor
© Lee Taylor
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Centenary of the First World War
2018 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#239000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Dove of peace with colourised red and black poppies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Calm fell from heaven distilled a clemency. There was peace on earth, and silence in the sky.
11.11.11
100
1914-1918
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design by renowned sculptor and coin designer, John Bergdahl. The design depicts a poignant scene of soldiers leaving their trenches to engage in a football match during a Christmas truce in no man's land, symbolizing the hope for peace and unity that emerged during the First World War.
