5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (80th Birthday) 2006 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (80th Birthday) 2006 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (80th Birthday) 2006 photo
© Heritage Auctions

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 80th Birthday

2006 year
Gold (.916) 39.94 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#64775
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

First bust of Queen Elizabeth within a ribbon on which is written the date of the birth anniversary. Below a crown and the value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
80th BIRTHDAY OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II
21st April 2006
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (80th Birthday) 2006 coin from Guernsey is that it has a low mintage of only 5,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.