5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Charles Dickens; Gold Proof Issue
2006 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#111564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Charles Dickens.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Charles Dickens, a famous British author, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was issued in 2006 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth and is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts.
