© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II World War II; Silver Piedfort
2020 year| Silver (.925) | 56.56 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 | 2020 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#231813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and gold proof. Issue limit: 565.©The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The design depicts a portrait of Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister during the war, along with the dates "1939-1945" and the phrase "We Shall Never Forget." This coin is a special tribute to the brave men and women who fought for freedom and peace during one of the darkest periods in human history.
