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10 Pounds - Elizabeth II 75th Anniversary VE-Day
2020 year| Silver | 116.6 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 10 Pounds 10 GGP = USD 13 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 116.6 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#368738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Typographic bust of Winston Churchill made up from words of his "We shall fight on the beaches" speech.
The VE Day emblem indicates 12.01am on the clock face when official cessation of hostiles came into force.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
We shall fight on the beaches
WORDS THAT WON THE WAR
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Photos by KADER AMTOUTI:Interesting fact
The 10 Pound coin from Alderney (Guernsey) minted in 2020 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of VE-Day is made of silver and weighs 116.6 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design depicting a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves, which symbolizes strength and victory. The coin's design was created by the renowned artist, Stephen Taylor, and it's a limited edition, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
