© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II War Memorials; 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 6.55 |
| 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#220878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Cenotaph centred with legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE GLORIOUS DEAD 1914-1918
JB
2018
Engraver: John Bergdahl
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: THEIR ENDLESS GRAVES ARE SURFEITED WITH GRIEF
Comment
The sixth and final set of £5 coins issued between 2014 and 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of The First World War. This issue was part of the second 6-coin set released in 2018, celebrating the Armistice of The First World War and was also produced in silver proof. The edge inscription is from an exclusive poem for the Royal Mint by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.Issue Limit: 27
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique reverse design by artist David Rowlands, which depicts a representation of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission's symbol of a cross and poppies, commemorating the centenary of the end of World War I.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (War Memorials; Gold Proof) 2018 coin.
