The Royal Mint issued the 2015 Waterloo £5 coin to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The coin is a commemorative issue, so its collector value is separate from its £5 face value.
The reverse, designed by David Lawrence, is based on the meeting of the Duke of Wellington and Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. The edge carries the inscription “THE NEAREST RUN THING YOU EVER SAW”.
Versions and identification
The issue was available in different finishes, including Brilliant Uncirculated, silver Proof and gold Proof. The Royal Mint’s coin-sales information records 24,554 Brilliant Uncirculated units and 273 gold Proof units sold. These figures refer to specific versions and should not be combined.
What is it worth?
Value depends on the exact finish, condition, packaging and demand. Compare like-for-like completed sales. A low production figure or an interesting historical subject does not guarantee that a coin will sell for a high price.
For a broader explanation of £5 values, see our UK £5 coin value guide.