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1 Pound - Elizabeth II VE Day; Gold Proof Issue
1995 year| Gold (.917) | 15.8 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GGP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 15.8 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#16568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Letters VE, inscription around, state shield below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PEACE IN EUROPE·ONE POUND
VE
·1945 1995·
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Note: Schön catalogues list this coin as Piedorf version however the thickness of the coin is probably normal, similar like in case of silver and the doubled weight comparing to the silver is coming from the fact that gold is much heavier.
Interesting fact
The 1995 VE Day Gold Proof Issue 1 Pound coin from Alderney (Guernsey) has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, which is a distinctive characteristic of coins minted by the States of Alderney. This feature was included to symbolize the hole left by the departure of German forces from the island during World War II, which is commemorated by the VE Day anniversary.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (VE Day; Gold Proof Issue) 1995 coin.
