© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II World War II; Silver Proof
2020 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 | 2020 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.54 |
| 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#231809 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
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, in Royal Mail coin & stamp covers and as part of 3-coin sets with pieces from Australia and New Zealand. The design was also struck in copper-nickel, silver piedfort and gold proof. Issue limit: 3,375©The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War II; Silver Proof) 2020 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique reverse design that 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 famous phrase "We Shall Never Surrender" that he delivered in a speech during the war. This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sure to interest coin collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
