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© MMowiec
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Crimean War
2004 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| 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#323181 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Charge of the Light Brigade scene behind Earl of Cardigan
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1854 CRIMEA 2004
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Crimean War, which took place from 1853 to 1856. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a scene depicting the Charge of the Light Brigade, a famous military action during the war, on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
