5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme; Silver Proof obverse
Obverse
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme; Silver Proof reverse
Reverse
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme Silver Proof (2016)

CountryUK Year2016 Denom5 Pounds Mintage4,177 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt £33.57
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CountryUnited Kingdom
Year2016
Denomination5 Pounds
Face value£5
Mintage4,177
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
SeriesFirst World War Commemoratives
CirculationNon-circulating
CompositionSilver (.925) (925/1000 fine)
Weight28.280g · 0.8410 t oz
Diameter38.6mm
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

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

Reverse

Trench warfare scene depicting British soldiers and tank.

Silver content
Fine troy oz 0.8410
Melt value £33.57
Premium over melt £25.23

Silver Proof £5 Crown market value

£58.80
Median of 14 verified PR-65 sales.
Last sale 1 months ago View price history →

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Silver Proof £5 Crown value by grade

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Grade Latest Median 30d Δ All-time range Sales (1yr) Total sales Last sale
PR-65 £61.02 🔒 eBay £58.80 – £37.50 – £94.29 14 14 21-09-2026
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About the 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – Silver Proof

The 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – Silver Proof is a collector 5 pounds coin in the First World War Commemoratives series, struck in 92.5% silver. It weighs 28.28g and measures 38.61mm across. Reverse design: Trench warfare scene depicting British soldiers and tank.

4,177 were struck.

Common questions

How much is the 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – Silver Proof worth?

The 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – Silver Proof has a price in one grade on MyCoinage so far: £58.80 in PR-65, the median of its verified sales. Its silver content is worth about £33.57 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How is the 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – Silver 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. It is struck in 92.5% silver rather than nickel.

How do I identify the 2016 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme – 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.

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