Exceptional: fewer than 1,000 minted.
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arras Silver Proof (2017)
Circulating version: 2017 Tristan da Cunha 1 Crown - Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary U.S. In WWI – Battle of Arras
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2017 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage | 573 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (925/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 28.280g · 0.8410 t oz |
| Diameter | 38.6mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around.
An image of the Battle of Arras, showing howitzers on the ground with planes flying overhead, legend around.
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 2017 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arras – Silver Proof
The 2017 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arras – Silver Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 28.28g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: An image of the Battle of Arras, showing howitzers on the ground with planes flying overhead, legend around.
573 were struck.
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How much is the 2017 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arras – Silver Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 2017 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arras – Silver Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth about £33.69 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2017 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arras – Silver Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2017 Tristan da Cunha 1 Crown - Elizabeth II 100th Anniversary U.S. In WWI – Battle of Arras, not the coin found in change. At 28.28g of 92.5% silver it is heavier than the 25.65g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2017 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Arras – Silver Proof?
Check the weight 28.28g and diameter 38.61mm and the metal (92.5% silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.