5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Alexander Fleming) 2007 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Alexander Fleming) 2007 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Alexander Fleming) 2007 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Alexander Fleming

2007 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2007
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#352395
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Portrait of Sir Alexander Fleming, small cameo, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIR ALEXANDER FLEMING
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Milled

Comment

Part of the 24-coins set issued with Jersey and Alderney in years 2006-2007.

Interesting fact

The 2007 Guernsey £5 coin commemorating Alexander Fleming's discovery of penicillin features a unique design element - a small image of a penicillin mold on the reverse side, which is visible under magnification. This subtle detail adds depth and meaning to the coin's design, highlighting Fleming's groundbreaking discovery.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2007  25000 - - - - - -

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