2016 £5 Silver Proof Coin - 50th Anniversary FIFA World Cup

The 50th Anniversary of England Winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup

England's Greatest Football Triumph

On 30th July 2016 English Football celebrated the anniversary of a famous sporting triumph - 50 years since Alf Ramsey's men won the 1966 FIFA World Cup.  In the midst of social revolution England would welcome the world to Britain, and the world's best could not beat them.  A core of world-class players, an unflappable skipper and a wily tactician at the helm - this was England's time. 

The Royal Mint is delighted to issue this official £5 coin to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this landmark moment in sporting history.

Coin Specifications

Denomination - £5

Issuing Authority - Alderney

Alloy – 925 Ag Sterling Silver

Weight – 28.28g

Diameter – 38.61mm

Limited Edition Presentation of only 6,600

This beautiful coin is finished to superior Proof standard and presented in the original black Royal Mint case, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, information booklet and colourful outer case.