5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (40th Anniversary-Landing on the Moon) 2009 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (40th Anniversary-Landing on the Moon) 2009 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (40th Anniversary-Landing on the Moon) 2009 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 40th Anniversary-Landing on the Moon

2009 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#82432
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Coloured Earth on black background with the Moon Lander amongst craters in foreground

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1969 ONE SMALL STEP 2009
£5

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an error in its design. The coin was minted with an incorrect image of the moon's surface, which was later corrected in subsequent mintings. This mistake has made the initial error coins highly sought after by collectors, increasing their value and rarity.