5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; King Henry VIII) 2009 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; King Henry VIII) 2009 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (4th portrait; King Henry VIII) 2009 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th portrait; King Henry VIII

2009 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
2.89 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#17956
Rarity index
34%

Reverse

Facing full length portrait of King Henry VIII divides monogram, legend above, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE ACCESSION OF HENRY VIII 1509
H R
·FIVE POUNDS·
JB

Engraver: John Bergdahl

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Issued as part of the Annual Coin Sets for 2010 in Proof as well as individually in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack. This design was also struck in silver proof, silver piedfort, gold proof and platinum piedfort.
Proof issue limit: 40,000

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing King Henry VIII, who was a famous English king from the 16th century, on the reverse side, while Queen Elizabeth II is featured on the obverse side. This design combination is not common in coins, making it a distinctive and interesting collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  34438 - - - - - -

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