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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Birthday
| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2002-2011 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 SHP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#96248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
"E & P" cipher in a wreath of the four UK flowers - rose, leek, thistle and shamrock with crown above and text around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
. HONOURING A LIFETIME OF SERVICE .
FIVE
POUNDS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday, and it features a unique design that showcases the Queen's portrait on one side and a picture of the Tristan da Cunha island on the other.
