© MMowiec
© MMowiec
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Centenary of World War One
2014 year| Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel | 25.95 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 SHP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25.95 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#339823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Central monument and coloured medals with legend around and denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARY OF WORLD WAR ONE · 1914 - 1918
LEST
WE
FORGET
· FIVE POUNDS ·
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the centenary of World War One, which was a significant historical event that had a profound impact on the world. The coin's design features an image of Elizabeth II, the reigning monarch of the United Kingdom at the time, and the inscription "Centenary of World War One" to mark the occasion. The use of gold plating on a copper-nickel base adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the coin's design, making it a unique and valuable collector's item.
