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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II End of World War I - Remembrance
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 6.54 |
| 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#114811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldiers and graves, poppies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIVE POUNDS
Designer: Royal Mint Design Studio
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, also known as the Great War. The coin's design features a poppy, which is a symbol of remembrance and hope, and the words "Lest We Forget" are inscribed on the reverse. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
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 - Remembrance) 2008 coin.
