5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 4th Portrait; Samuel Hood
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#321202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A portrait of Samuel Hood, ship in background, coloured flag above
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY SAMUEL HOOD 1724 - 1816 FIVE POUNDS
Designer: Willem Vis
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by artist Samuel Hood, which depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves and the inscription "ELIZABETH II • ALDERNEY • 2009". This design was specifically commissioned for this coin and is not found on any other coins.
