5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Britannia) 2010 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Britannia) 2010 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Britannia) 2010 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Britannia

2010 year
Gold plated copper-nickel 23.2 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2010
Value
5 Pounds 5 SHP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (1971-date)
Composition
Gold plated copper-nickel
Weight
23.2 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#319398
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Britannia with shield and Unicorn.
Date 1797 on left, small ship on right.
Denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITANNIA
THROUGH THE CENTURIES
1797
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Reeded

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.