5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of El Alamein 1942) 2009 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of El Alamein 1942) 2009 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of El Alamein

2009 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#82584
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Four soldiers, two with rifles, one with a Tommy gun and the other laying down firing a Bren gun

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GREAT BATTLES
BATTLE OF EL ALAMEIN 1942
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 67th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein, a pivotal battle during World War II that took place in Egypt in 1942. The coin's design features an image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, as well as a depiction of a soldier and a tank, symbolizing the Allied forces' victory in the battle. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  25000 - - - - - -

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