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10 Pounds - Elizabeth II World War I, Silver Proof
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Jody Clark Reverse: James Butler |
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| Reverse description | A deeply emotive and atmospheric commemorative design by James Butler depicting the desolate landscape of the Western Front during the First World War. Skeletal, shattered trees rise from a bleak and barren no man's land, while the indistinct silhouettes of soldiers emerge from the mist and devastation of the battlefield. The composition conveys a powerful sense of loss, sacrifice, and the harrowing conditions endured by troops in the trenches. The date range 1914–1918, denoting the years of the conflict, is inscribed across the field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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Issued to mark the centenary of the First World War, this coin is part of a broader Royal Mint commemorative program running from 2014 to 2018, aligned with the UK government's official centenary commemorations. The series was produced in coordination with the Imperial War Museum.
At 156.3 grams of .999 silver, the piece required a dedicated striking program distinct from the Mint's standard proof operations — the dies for large-format high-relief silver proofs of this weight class demand significantly more pressure and shorter production runs before retirement.