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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Alfred the Great
2003 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#73926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Alfred the Great on longboat below denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
ALFRED THE GREAT 849-899
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Alfred the Great) 2003 from Alderney (Guernsey) made of Copper-nickel weighing 28.28 g is that it features an image of King Alfred the Great, who was a Saxon king who ruled from 871 to 899 and is known for his efforts to unify England and promote education and literacy.
