5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme Silver Proof

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

CountryUK Year2016 Denom5 Pounds Mintage4,177 MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver (.925) Melt ~£39.31

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Country	🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Year	2016
Denomination	5 Pounds
Face value	£5
Mintage	4,177
Mint	Royal Mint · Llantrisant
Series	First World War Commemoratives
Circulation	Circulating
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	28.280g
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

Silver content

Gross troy oz 0.9092

Purity unknown, melt value is approximate

Melt value (approx) £39.31

Premium over melt £13.39

Also issued as

Battle of the Somme; Gold Proof

Market Value

£56.86

▼ 22.4% 30d

Volume-weighted average across 8 verified sales.

Last sale 7 days ago View price history →

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