5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Duke of Wellington - Silver) 2002 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Duke of Wellington - Silver) 2002 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Duke of Wellington - Silver

2002 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2002
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#82639
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Portrait of the Duke of Wellington with cavalrymen in blue uniforms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1769· THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON · 1952
FIVE POUNDS

Engraver: Willem Vis

Edge

Milled

Comment

Part of a three coin boxed set with Alderney and Jersey

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Duke of Wellington - Silver) 2002 from Guernsey coin is that it features an image of the famous British general, the Duke of Wellington, 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 Duke of Wellington's birth and is made of sterling silver, which is an alloy of 92.5% silver and 7.5% other metals. It has a weight of 28.28 grams and is considered a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather as a collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2002  13500 - - - - - -

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