Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2010
Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © The Royal Mint, 2010
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Winston Churchill; Silver Proof
2010 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 | 2010 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 2.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
The statue of Winston Churchill in Parliament Square accompanied by the London 2012 logo and a quotation from Anita Roddick
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Be daring,
be first,
be different,
be just
CHURC'
Engraver: Shane Greeves
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: BE DARING, BE FIRST, BE DIFFERENT, BE JUST
Comment
The third of three sets of £5 coins issued in 2009 and 2010, celebrating Britain leading up to the London 2012 Olympics through the themes of Mind, Body & Spirit. This issue was part of the Spirit of Britain 6-coin set (1,564 sales) released in 2010. The coin was also issued in the complete 18-coin set (3,407) as well as in the Great British Icons 6-coin set (1,830 sales) and individually (307 sales) while also being available in copper-nickelIssue Limit: 95,000
©The Royal Mint, 2010
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it features a portrait of Winston Churchill, who was not only a British politician and statesman, but also a Nobel Prize-winning writer. Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 for his contributions to literature, particularly his works on history and biography. This coin, which was issued in 2010, is a unique way of honoring Churchill's legacy and commemorating his achievements.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7103 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2010 coin.
