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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II D-Day Landings; Gold Proof
2004 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = 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#365716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soldiers landing with ships in the background and shells, poppy with value at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D-DAY LANDING
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Six of the coins in the series were issued also in gold proof (photos from www.chards.co.uk):
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II, which took place on June 6, 1944. The coin's design features an image of Allied soldiers landing on the beaches of Normandy, along with the inscription "D-Day Landings" and the date "6th June 1944." The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (D-Day Landings; Gold Proof) 2004 coin.
