5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (70th Anniversary of V.E. Day) 2015 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (70th Anniversary of V.E. Day) 2015 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (70th Anniversary of V.E. Day) 2015 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 70th Anniversary of V.E. Day

2015 year
Silver 26.13 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
5 Pounds 5 SHP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (1971-date)
Composition
Silver
Weight
26.13 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#85989
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Banners hanging over stylized skyline of London

Script: Latin

Lettering:
70tTH ANNIVERSARY OF V.E. DAY
V E
· 1945 · FIVE POUNDS · 2015 ·

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Unable to ascertain silver content percentage

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 70th anniversary of V.E. Day, which marks the end of World War II in Europe. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, along with the inscription "70th Anniversary of V.E. Day" and the dates "1945-2015." It's a unique and meaningful way to remember and honor the sacrifices made during the war.