Finished in pure gold layering and enhanced with selective colour, the coin features a powerful military tribute design incorporating members of the armed forces alongside a prominently coloured Union Flag. The reverse pays tribute to the Army, the Royal Navy and the fledgling Royal Flying Corps, recognising the contribution made by each service during the conflict.

The design is further enhanced by the inclusion of the moving inscription ‘Their Name Liveth For Evermore’, words synonymous with remembrance and found on war memorials and military cemeteries throughout France, Belgium and beyond.

Struck to proof quality and individually numbered, this commemorative crown-sized issue was produced as a limited-edition centenary tribute. Presented in its original display case with numbered certificate of authenticity, it serves as a fitting memorial to those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War.

A highly collectable remembrance issue, the coin combines historic significance with attractive presentation and remains a poignant reminder of the events and sacrifices of 1914–1918.

Historical Background

The year 2014 marked one hundred years since the outbreak of the First World War. Across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth, commemorative events were held to remember the servicemen and women whose lives were affected by the conflict.

The First World War brought together the fighting forces of the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Flying Corps, all of whom played vital roles throughout the war. Millions served during the conflict, with many making the ultimate sacrifice.

Commemorative issues such as this ‘Remembrance’ coin were created during the centenary period to preserve the memory of those who served and to ensure that future generations continue to remember the cost of war and the courage demonstrated by those involved.

Specifications

• Country of Issue: United Kingdom
• Year Date: 2014
• Denomination: One Crown
• Collection: First World War Centenary Series
• Theme: Remembrance
• Diameter: 38.6 mm
• Finish: Layered in Pure Gold and Selectively Coloured, Struck to Proof Quality
• Numbering: Uniquely Numbered
• Issued By: TDC
• Obverse: Portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Tribute to the armed forces of the First World War including the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Flying Corps
• Inscription: “Their Name Liveth For Evermore”
• Edition Limit: 4,999
• Presentation: Numbered Certificate of Authenticity and Presentation Case
• Catalogue References:
  • Official WWI Centenary Anniversary Issue

Condition

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Categories

• British Coins
• Commemorative Coins
• Military Collectables
• First World War
• Remembrance

Tags

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