5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (40th Anniversary of Decimalisation) 2011 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (40th Anniversary of Decimalisation) 2011 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 40th Anniversary of Decimalisation

2011 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#321790
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Denomination of different coins, three of the words are gold plated.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
40TH ANNIVERSARY OF DECIMALISATION
farthing
POUNDS
crown peny florin
SHILLINGS
thruppence sixpence
PENCE
ha'penny
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pound - Elizabeth II (40th Anniversary of Decimalisation) 2011 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 40th anniversary of decimalization in the UK. The design shows a crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by the inscription "40th Anniversary of Decimalisation 1971-2011" and the dates "1971" and "2011" in bold numerals. This coin was issued as a non-circulating legal tender coin, and its copper-nickel composition and 28.28g weight make it a distinctive and collectible piece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2011  14500 - - - - - -

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