Gold Five Ounces 2016 WW1 - Poetry and Language, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

Gold Five Ounces 2016 WW1 - Poetry and Language, Coin from United Kingdom
CoinGold Five Ounces 2016 WW1 - Poetry and Language

Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The five ounces (5 oz) gold coins are denominated as either ten pounds (£10) or five hundred pounds (£500).

The coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at bullion investors or collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with smaller denominations with the same reverse designs.

This commemorative five-ounce gold coin denominated as £10 was issued as part of a six-coin series of coins commemorating the Centenary of the First World War; it is called Poetry and Language, acknowledging the many stories of war.

David Lawrence has embodied poetry, a broad and intangible concept, with a simple and familiar image: a line of marching men. The coin’s edge lettering, "THE TRUTH UNTOLD, THE PITY OF WAR", is taken from Wilfred Owen’s poem "Strange Meeting", one of his most famous works.

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Obverse
United Kingdom / Gold Five Ounces 2016 WW1 - Poetry and Language - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").

Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2016 ·. Translated from Latin: Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith, followed by the value and denomination in English and the year.

In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).

Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II · D · G · REG · F · D · 10 POUNDS · 2016 ·
Reverse
United Kingdom / Gold Five Ounces 2016 WW1 - Poetry and Language - reverse photo

At its centre, the reverse of the coin shows a line of British troops walking across a battlefield.

On four lines above, the text There shall be / In that rich earth / a richer dust / concealed.

Around below, the inscription 1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918.

The designer's signature D.L (for David Lawrence) is in the lower right field, above the R of WAR.

The date, value and denomination are on the obverse.

Reverse Inscription 1914 THE FIRST WORLD WAR 1918
EdgeInscribed (incuse lettering)Edge InscriptionTHE TRUTH UNTOLD, THE PITY OF WAR
Notes

These coins are not listed on the Royal Mint 2016 sales page so final mintage is unknown.

See also

This reverse design was issued as:
- five ounces gold (denominated as £10)
- five ounces silver (denominated as £10)
- Crown-sized £5, silver and gold versions

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Gold Five Ounces 2016 WW1 - Poetry and Language: Details
CountryUnited Kingdom
CurrencyPound Sterling
Coin TypeGold Five Ounces (5 oz)
Issued2016
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Jody Clark (Fifth Portrait)
Face Value500 (x Pound)
Mintageunknown
Mintage Limit30
CurrentYes
Material0.925 Silver
DesignerDavid Lawrence
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size50.0000 mm
Mass156.2950 g
OCC IDDKLM-OMKC-PVGV-ONZB
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