2015 Sir Winston Churchill £20 Fine Silver Coin MS69

Description

British statesman Sir Winston Churchill, one of the legendary wartime leaders of the 20th century, is featured on the Royal Mint’s third £20 silver coin.
Struck in 15.71 grams of 99.9% fine silver and limited to a mintage of 200,000.
This latest coin has extra significance, commemorating 50 years since Churchill passed in 1965.
'Sir Winston Churchill holds a significant place in Britain’s history as a great leader, soldier, artist and writer, not only acting as Prime Minister on two occasions but also leading the country twice through the dark days of war,' Shane Bissett, The Royal Mint’s Director of Commemorative Coin, Bullion and Medals, said in a new release.
'His image, reputation and legacy are instantly recognizable all over the world, therefore it is only fitting that he takes pride of place on The Royal Mint’s third £20 for £20 coin.'
Designed by leading figurative sculptor Etienne Millner, the reverse or tails side of the coin was adapted from the celebrated photograph of Churchill captured by Yousuf Karsh in 1941. It includes the inscription CHURCHILL as well as the artist’s initials EM. The other side bears the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with inscriptions of 20 POUNDS, 2015, ELIZABETH D G REG F D, and the artist’s initials IRB.
Denomination
£20
Maximum Coin Mintage
200,000
Alloy
999 fine silver
Weight
15.71g
Diameter
27.00mm
Reverse Designer
Etienne Millner
Obverse Designer
Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS
Quality
Brilliant Uncirculated