5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Waterloo) 2009 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Waterloo) 2009 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Waterloo) 2009 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Waterloo

2009 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2009
Value
5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.54
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#323962
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Battle of Waterloo, 1815

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

The 5 Pound coin - Elizabeth II (Battle of Waterloo) 2009 from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is a unique and interesting coin due to its historical significance. The coin commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which took place on June 18, 1815, and marks a pivotal moment in European history. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Battle of Waterloo on the other, making it a valuable collector's item for history buffs and numismatists. Additionally, the coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 28.28 grams, adding to its value and collectibility.