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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Winston Churchill; Silver Proof
2015 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 | 2015 |
| 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#69400 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
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
Issued in the silver proof annual sets of 2015 (298 sold) alongside the 5-coin commemorative silver proof set (366 sold). The coin was available individually, while also being struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum piedfort. Issue Limit: 10,875© 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, writer, and leader.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4902 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 2015 coin.
