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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Crimea War
2004 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#321640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Sgt Luke O'Connor, first Army VIctoria Cross winner, above Battle of Alma scene (soldiers with flag).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1854 CRIMEA 2004
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
According Krauze catalogue (SCWC 2001-date, 13th edition 2019, p.665) this coin exist also with multicoloured flag and in silver proof and gold proof.Interesting fact
The 2004 Guernsey Elizabeth II (Crimea War) 5 Pound coin features a unique design that commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Crimean War. The coin's reverse side depicts a scene of soldiers from the British Army's Light Brigade charging into battle, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design was created by sculptor and engraver, Michael Rizzello, and it was issued as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item.
