United Kingdom · Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
United Kingdom Five Pounds, Waterloo Bicentenary, Fifth Portrait, Silver Proof — Elizabeth II (2015)
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About this coin
Waterloo bicentenary crown depicting Wellington meeting Blücher after the battle, distinguished by the queen’s portrait and metal format.
Obverse
Elizabeth II’s fifth portrait faces right, wearing the George IV State Diadem.
Script: Latin
Lettering
ELIZABETH II·D·G·REG·F·D·5 POUNDS·2015·
J.C
Translation
Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith.
Reverse
Wellington greets the Prussian commander Blücher on horseback after Waterloo, beneath the battle name and above the 1815 date.
Script: Latin
Lettering
THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
1815
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, Wales.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No mintmark.
Identification and varieties
Fifth-portrait precious-metal versions were individually issued.
Measurements
Dimensions are nominal; individual coins may vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Llantrisant | None | Proof | 2523 |
2015Proof
Mintage 2523