© The Royal Mint, 2018
© The Royal Mint, 2018
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Women in Factories; 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 6.55 |
| 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#220748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A view of a woman working in a factory, legend and dates below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DL
1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Plain with incuse lettering
Lettering: ON HER THEIR LIVES DEPEND
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 Women in Factories; Gold Proof) 2018 coin is that it was designed by artist Stephen Taylor and features a unique reverse design that depicts three women working in a factory during World War II. The design is meant to represent the important role that women played in the war effort, taking on jobs traditionally held by men who were away fighting. The coin's design was created using historical photographs and archives to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
