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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 80 Glorious Years - First Radio Broadcast
2006 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#81693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Princess Elizabeth at microphone with Princess Margaret sat beside her.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
80 GLORIOUS YEARS
1937-1946
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday, and the first radio broadcast made by a British monarch, which was delivered by King George V in 1934.
