5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme Gold Proof

Name: 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme; Gold Proof
Brand: Royal Mint

CountryUK Year2016 Denom5 Pounds Mintage25 MintRoyal Mint MetalGold (.9167) Melt ~£3,897.96

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2016
Denomination	5 Pounds
Face value	£5
Mintage	25
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	First World War Commemoratives
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Gold (.9167)
Weight	39.940g
Diameter	38.6mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade scale	UK (EF/UNC)

Obverse

Fifth crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the George IV State Diadem, legend around. Script: Latin

Reverse

Trench warfare scene depicting British soldiers and tank. Script: Latin

Gold content

Gross troy oz 1.2841

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £3,897.96

Also issued as

Battle of the Somme; Silver Proof £53

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