5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War II; Gold Proof) 2020 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War II; Gold Proof) 2020 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War II; Gold Proof) 2020 photo
© The Royal Mint, 2020

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II World War II; Gold Proof

2020 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
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
References
Numista
N#231816
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Central inscription with legend and dates around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE END OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR
W
PEACE
R
CD 1945 · 2020 MD

Engravers: Matthew Dent, Christian Davies

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: THROUGH COURAGE AND ENDURANCE

Comment

Issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the ending of World War II, the coin was released as individual pieces and in Royal Mail coin & stamp covers. The design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort.
Issue limit: 275.

©The Royal Mint, 2020

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War II; Gold Proof) 2020 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, and the design on the coin reflects this theme. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a representation of the globe, symbolizing the global nature of the conflict, surrounded by a wreath of poppies, which are a symbol of remembrance and hope. The coin's gold content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.