© Raoul Dusentier
© Raoul Dusentier
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; Florence Nightingale
2010 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#154385 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Florence Nightingale holding candle above sick man in hospital bed.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1820-1910 FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin issued in PNC:Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin featuring Elizabeth II (4th portrait; Florence Nightingale) issued by Guernsey in 2010 is interesting because it highlights the important contribution of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, to the world. The coin's design features a portrait of Nightingale on the reverse side, commemorating the 100th anniversary of her death. This coin serves as a reminder of the impact that one person can have on humanity and the importance of recognizing their achievements.
