5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Lord Kitchener; Mule) 2004 front 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Lord Kitchener; Mule) 2004 back
5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Lord Kitchener; Mule) 2004 photo
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5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Lord Kitchener; Mule

2004 year
Gold plated copper-nickel 41.00 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories) and Eastern Caribbean States
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
5 Crowns
Currency
Crown (1969-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper-nickel
Weight
41.00 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#104420
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Poster picture of Lord Kitchener above battle scene with soldiers leaving the trenches.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LORD KITCHENER 1850-1916
YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU

Engraver: Willem Vis

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This particular coin has been muled with a Turks and Caicos Islands 5 Crowns obverse dated 2004. Revers originally done for the East Caribbean States (2 Dollars 2003, KM# 62).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique mule design, with the obverse bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features a portrait of Lord Kitchener. This combination of designs is not commonly found on coins, making it a distinctive and interesting piece for collectors.