5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 70th Birthday - Silver
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#67907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bust on the left side looking right, Arms on the right side over a castle a water scene.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.VIVAT REGINA ELIZABETHA.
1926.FIVE POUNDS.1996
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (70th Birthday - Silver) 1996 coin from Guernsey is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's obverse side features a double effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, with a younger image of the Queen on the left and an older image on the right, symbolizing her 70 years of life. This design element is not commonly found on other coins, making it a distinctive and interesting aspect of this particular coin.
