© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
500 Pounds - Elizabeth II World War I; Silver Proof
2014 year| Silver (.999) | 1005 g | 100 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 500 Pounds 500 GBP = USD 654 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 1005 g |
| Diameter | 100 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#70020 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Soldiers marching through trenches in no man's land, soldier in full cape with rifle and helmet in foreground, dates right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1914-1918
Engraver: Michael Sandle
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Part of the series dedicated to the centenary of WWI outbreak. The design was also issued in gold proof.©The Royal Mint, 2014
Issue Limit: 450
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War I; Silver Proof) 2014 from United Kingdom is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I. The coin's design features a portrait of King George V, who reigned during the war, and the reverse side depicts a soldier in battle, along with the dates 1914-1918 and the inscription "Lest We Forget." The coin's high silver content and proof finish make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 165 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Pounds - Elizabeth II (World War I; Silver Proof) 2014 coin.
