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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Duke of Wellington
2002 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2002 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#73931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
PORTRAIT OF THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON WITH SHIPS IN BACKGROUND , CREST
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1769-THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON-1852
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Duke of Wellington, who was a renowned British military leader and statesman, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, which was a significant military victory for the Duke of Wellington and a turning point in European history.
