5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Branch line
2004 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 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#38229 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Steam train in station with guardsman holding lantern and flag
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: Robert Lowe
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This is one of six coins from Alderney, part of 18-coins set from Channel Islands.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a branch line train, which is a nod to the island's rich railway history. The train depicted on the coin is the "Alderney Railway," which was built in 1847 and was the first railway line to be built in the Channel Islands. The coin's design serves as a tribute to the island's industrial and transportation heritage.
