5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Caernarfon Castle) 1997 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Caernarfon Castle) 1997 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Caernarfon Castle) 1997 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Caernarfon Castle

1997 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
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#321798
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Caernarfon Castle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAERNARFON CASTLE
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Milled

Comment

Coin issued also on PNC:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Caernarfon Castle, a medieval fortress in Wales, on the reverse side, which was created by the artist John M. L. Mills.