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Battle of the Somme £5 2016 Silver Proof
Elizabeth II Battle of the Somme; Silver Proof
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Battle of the Somme £5 2016 Silver Proof is a United Kingdom £5 coin struck in 2016 at the Royal Mint. 4,177 were minted. Its estimated value is £153, from the Numista catalogue (May 2026). It is rated 7/10 for rarity (very rare). It is struck in silver (.925), weighs 28.28 g and measures 38.61 mm across.
Denomination
£5
Condition
Proof
Mintage
4,177
Physical Properties
Composition:Silver (.925)
Weight:28.28g
Shape:Round
Diameter:38.61mm
Currency:Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Mint:Royal Mint
Fine silver:26.16 g (925‰)
Melt value:£38.50 at £1.47/g, 3 Oct 2026
Features & Details
CommemorativeRoundSilver (.925)Centenary of the First World War
Value source:Numista catalogue
Value date:19 May 2026
Is the Battle of the Somme 2016 £5 rare?
Its proof mintage of 4,177 is the 49th lowest of 103 proof £5 coins in the catalogue.
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