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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II D-Day Landing 22.
2019 yearCopper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
Issuer | Guernsey |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2019 |
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 | 3.2 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#384209 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Tank unloaded, airplane above
Script: Latin
Lettering: 22.00
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin is a part of set of 24 coins issued by Guernsey and Jersey - this is the coin number 23:Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The obverse of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse features a design that depicts soldiers landing on the beaches of Normandy, along with the inscription "D-Day Landing 22.00" and the date "1944-2019". This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it is not intended for general circulation and is instead sold at a premium price due to its collectible nature. Additionally, the coin is made of copper-nickel, a metal alloy that is often used in the production of coins, and weighs 28.28 grams.