© The Royal Mint, 2015
© The Royal Mint, 2015
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Winston Churchill; Gold Proof
2015 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 | 2015 |
| 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#200044 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Facing portrait of Sir Winston Churchill.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CHURCHILL
Engraver: Mark Richards
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: NEVER FLINCH, NEVER WEARY, NEVER DESPAIR
Comment
The coin was available in gold proof annual set of 2015 (99 sales) as well as individually (275 sales), while also being struck in copper-nickel, silver proof, silver piedfort and platinum piedfort. Issue Limit: 770© The Royal Mint, 2015
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a unique design depicting Sir Winston Churchill, one of Britain's most renowned leaders, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the standard effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. This design was created to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Churchill's death and to honor his legacy as a statesman and leader during World War II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 374 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Winston Churchill; Gold Proof) 2015 coin.
