© coinman1 (CC BY)
© coinman1 (CC BY)
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Britannia
2009 year| Gold plated nickel brass | 29.00 g | 39.00 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 SHP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated nickel brass |
| Weight | 29.00 g |
| Diameter | 39.00 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#145356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Silver highlighted bust of Britannia wearing a helmet, with various dates to left, with face value below.
Silvered mace in circle to right of bust.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITANNIA
1672
1797
1804
1902
1936
1967
2008
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
The coin has been through an XRF process with the following metals being detected with percentagesSilver - 61.5%
Gold - 0.08%
Copper - 1.1%
Nickel - 36.9%
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Britannia, the mythical figure who has been a symbol of Britain for centuries. The design depicts Britannia standing on the shore, looking out towards the sea, with a trident in her right hand and a shield bearing the Union Jack in her left. This design was created specifically for the Tristan da Cunha coinage and is not found on any other coins.
