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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II British Red Cross, Silver Piedfort
| Issuer | Royal Mint |
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| Year | 2020 |
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| Composition | Silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, displaying the fifth definitive portrait as designed by Jody Clark. The Queen is shown crowned with the George IV State Diadem, with a draped bust. The obverse legend encircles the portrait, incorporating the face value. The initials J.C. appear below the portrait truncation, attributing the design to the engraver. |
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| Reverse description | Central design features a bold red cross rendered in color, symbolising the British Red Cross, set against a stylised cartographic depiction of the British Isles. A series of radiating lines in the field evoke a global network, referencing the international humanitarian mission of the organisation. The commemorative legend arcs around the design, incorporating the founding year 1870 and the centenary date 2020. A secondary inscription reads THE POWER OF KINDNESS, serving as the thematic motto of the commemorative issue. The overall composition, designed by Henry Gray, commemorates the 150th anniversary of the British Red Cross. |
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| Mintage | 2020 - Proof |
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