2015 Battle Of Waterloo Five Pound Crown Gold Proof Coin

Jody Clark's Portrait Of Queen Elizabeth II

This gold coin features Jody Clark's definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, along with an inscription which reads 'ELIZABETH II D G REG F D 5 POUNDS 2015' around. Please note that some 2015 Battle of Waterloo coins, including those found in sets, feature Ian Rank-Broadley's effigy of Her Majesty.

Wellington And Blucher Reverse Design

The reverse of this 2015 coin, designed by David Lawrence, shows the 1st Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher shaking hands from horseback, the Waterloo battlefield in the background. The date of the battle (1815) appears below with 'THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO' above.

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2015 Waterloo Crown Edge Inscription

The edge of this Waterloo coin features a quote attributed to the Duke of Wellington, who called the battle 'THE NEAREST RUN THING YOU EVER SAW'.

Gold Proof Royal Mint Crown Specifications

This Five-Pound coin is struck in 39.94 grams of 22-carat (91.67%) gold and is the same size as a historic Crown coin, measuring 38.61 millimetres in diameter. The Royal Mint has struck this issue with a frosted proof finish, creating a piece rich in fine detail, the date picked out with a contrasting high-shine finish.

Pre-Owned Royal Mint Proof Coins

We stock a range of pre-owned British coins, including premium gold proof editions like this Battle of Waterloo piece, which is from an issue of just 500. It comes in its original presentation box with its numbered certificate of authenticity enclosed.