© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Widows Left Behind; 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 6.54 |
| 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#220750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A Victory Medal on a letter in front of a family portrait, legend and dates below.
Lettering:
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1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: THE WATCHERS BY LONELY HEARTHS
Comment
The fifth of six sets of £5 coins issued between 2014 and 2018, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War. This issue was part of the first 6-coin set released in 2018, celebrating the Stories of The First World War and was also struck in silver proof.Issue Limit: 25
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Representation of the People Act, which granted some women the right to vote in the UK. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with an image of a woman placing a vote in a ballot box, symbolizing the progress made towards women's suffrage.
