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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 90 Years of The Royal British Legion - Festival of Remembrance
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#160813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Service personnel standing below falling poppies with flag bearer in centre, with coloured poppy below and value above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
1921·ROYAL BRITISH LEGION·2011
Edge
Milled
Comment
Part of a collection of coins commemorating 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 that sets it apart from other coins. The coin's reverse side depicts a representation of the Flanders Fields poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope that has become synonymous with the Legion's work. The poppy is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, adding to the coin's commemorative significance. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, further emphasizing the coin's royal connection. Overall, this coin serves as a meaningful tribute to the Royal British Legion and its mission to support service members, veterans, and their families.
