© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Widows Left Behind; Silver Proof
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#220749 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 gold proof.Issue Limit: 2,000
©The Royal Mint, 2018
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Widows Left Behind" Silver Proof coin is that it was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I and to honor the widows who lost their husbands during the war. The coin's design features a representation of a poppy, which is a symbol of remembrance and hope, and the inscription "Widows Left Behind" to highlight the impact of war on families and communities.
