Legendary: fewer than 100 minted.
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme Gold Proof (2016)
Circulating version: 2016 Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2016 |
| Denomination | 5 Pounds |
| Face value | £5 |
| Mintage | 25 |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Series | First World War Commemoratives |
| Circulation | Non-circulating |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 39.940g · 1.1771 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.
Trench warfare scene depicting British soldiers and tank.
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The 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – Gold Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin in the First World War Commemoratives series, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 39.94g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: Trench warfare scene depicting British soldiers and tank.
25 were struck.
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How much is the 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – Gold Proof worth?
No verified sale of the 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – Gold Proof has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £3,539 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – Gold Proof different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 2016 Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme, not the coin found in change. At 39.94g of 91.67% gold it is heavier than the 28.28g nickel circulating coin, so weighing it is the quickest check.
How do I identify the 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – Gold Proof?
Check the weight 39.94g and diameter 38.61mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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