5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (90 Years of The Royal British Legion - Repatriation) 2011 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (90 Years of The Royal British Legion - Repatriation) 2011 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (90 Years of The Royal British Legion - Repatriation) 2011 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 90 Years of The Royal British Legion - Repatriation

2011 year
Gold plated copper 28.28 g -
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54
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
References
Numista
N#160812
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Rank of soldiers saluting as coffin is driven past them, with value above, with 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 RBL

Interesting fact

The 5 Pound coin - Elizabeth II (90 Years of The Royal British Legion - Repatriation) 2011 from Guernsey is a unique coin as it is gold plated, which gives it a distinct appearance and adds to its value as a collector's item.