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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II End of World War I - Recruitment
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#114815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldiers and workers, flag in background
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIVE POUNDS
Designer: Royal Mint Design Studio
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is named "Recruitment" on the papers attached to the coin. It shows soldiers recruited from workers.Part of set of 18 coins (6 from Alderney, 6 from Cayman and 6 from Solomon Islands)
Krauze catalogues lists also gold version of this coin however there is no trace of these coins (Royal Mint archived documentation says only about silver coins in sales)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, and the design on the reverse side of the coin features a soldier returning home from war, symbolizing the end of the conflict and the beginning of a new era of peace.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (End of World War I - Recruitment) 2008 coin.
