Red Cross coin
British Red Cross Coin issued in 2020 by The Royal Mint.
This £5 coin is released to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the British Red Cross with the very first UK coin dedicated to this national British institution.
British Red Cross 2020 UK £5 Coins
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Honouring the 150-year legacy of this remarkable charity, this commemorative coin features bespoke artwork by Henry Gray. The coin bears the words ‘The Power of Kindness’ in prominent positioning beneath the design, illustrating the organisation’s ethos of selflessness, compassion, and goodwill. Reinforcing this positive message, the edge inscription also bears a current motto of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, ‘PER HUMANITATEM AD PACEM’, which translates to ‘THROUGH HUMANITY TO PEACE’.
The Royal Mint will pay a small percentage of the proceeds from the sale of this line of coins to Britcross Limited, a subsidiary of the British Red Cross Society which makes an annual donation to the charity.
Celebrate the extraordinary efforts of this organisation on its special anniversary with this wonderful commemorative £5 coin from The Royal Mint.
Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
Brilliant Uncirculated The 150th Anniversary of the British Red Cross 2020 UK £5 Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
- The first time the British Red Cross has been commemorated on a UK coin
- Presented in fold-out packaging that tells the story of the British Red Cross
- Available with a colour-printed reverse featuring the iconic Red Cross emblem
- 3% of the net retail price from the sale of this commemorative coin will be paid to Britcross Limited, a subsidiary of the British Red Cross Society.
British Red Cross £5 Coins BUNC Coin Specification
| Denomination | £5 |
|---|---|
| Alloy | Cupro-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Reverse Designer | Henry Gray |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Quality | Brilliant Uncirculated |
| Year | 2020 |
| Additional Features | Digitally Printed |
Silver Proof Coin
The 150th Anniversary of the British Red Cross 2020 UK £5 Silver Proof Coin
Limited Edition 4,000 Coins
Silver Proof Coin Specification
| Denomination | £5 |
|---|---|
| Limited Edition Presentation | 4,000 Coins |
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 4,210 Coins |
| Alloy | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Reverse Designer | Henry Gray |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Edge Inscription | PER HUMANITATEM AD PACEM |
| Quality | Proof |
| Year | 2020 |
| Additional Features | Digitally Printed |
Piedfort Silver Proof Coin
Silver Proof Piedfort Coin
Limited Edition 1,150 Coins
Silver Proof Piedfort Coin Specification
| Denomination | £5 |
|---|---|
| Limited Edition Presentation | 1,150 Coins |
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 1,160 Coins |
| Alloy | .925 Sterling Silver |
| Weight | 56.56 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Reverse Designer | Henry Gray |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Edge Inscription | PER HUMANITATEM AD PACEM |
| Quality | Proof |
| Year | 2020 |
| Additional Features | Digitally Printed |
Gold Proof Coin
Gold Proof Coin
Limited Edition 250 Coins
Gold Proof Coin Specification
| Denomination | £5 |
|---|---|
| Limited Edition Presentation | 250 Coins |
| Maximum Coin Mintage | 260 Coins |
| Alloy | 22 Carat Gold |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61mm |
| Reverse Designer | Henry Gray |
| Obverse Designer | Jody Clark |
| Edge Inscription | PER HUMANITATEM AD PACEM |
| Quality | Proof |
| Year | 2020 |
British Red Cross £5 Coins Design
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Read Behind The Design and The History of the British Red Cross on the Royal Mint website.
