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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 90 Years of The Royal British Legion - Earl Douglas Haig
2011 year| Gold plated copper | 28.28 g | - |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Size | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Other (Poppy) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#160817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Portrait of Earl Douglas Haig, with value above and coloured poppy below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
1921·ROYAL BRITISH LEGION·2011
Edge
Milled
Comment
Part of a collection of coins commemorating the 90th anniversary of the RBLInteresting fact
The 5 Pound coin , issued in 2011 to commemorate 90 years of The Royal British Legion, features a unique design element. The coin's reverse side features a portrait of Earl Douglas Haig, the founder of The Royal British Legion, but what makes it stand out is that the portrait is created using a special technique called "splash-proof" technology. This means that the coin's surface has been treated to create a textured, splash-proof finish, giving the portrait a lifelike quality and adding an extra layer of depth to the design. This innovative technique was first used on this particular coin and has not been seen on any other coins before or since, making it a truly one-of-a-kind collector's item.
