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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Crimean War
2004 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#43737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Florence Nightingale head above the Battle of
Inkerman scene with one multicoloured soldier (coloured version only)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1854 CRIMEA 2004
FIVE POUNDS
Designer: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
Comment
There are two types of this coin, both designated as KM#43One is where the reverse is plain and the other where one of the soldiers is coloured
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin , issued in 2004 to commemorate the Crimean War, features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins. The reverse side of the coin depicts a scene of the Charge of the Light Brigade, a famous military action during the Crimean War, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's design was created by sculptor and engraver, John Mills, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.
