5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (End of World War I - Sea Blockade) 2008 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (End of World War I - Sea Blockade) 2008 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (End of World War I - Sea Blockade) 2008 photo

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II End of World War I - Sea Blockade

2008 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
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
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#73969
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Submariner looking through periscope at stialized horizon with ship outline, denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIVE POUNDS

Designer: Royal Mint Design Studio

Edge

Reeded

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, specifically the sea blockade that was imposed by the Allies on Germany during the war. The coin's design features a naval theme, with an image of a battleship and a seagull in flight, symbolizing the importance of the sea in the war effort.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2008  10000 - - - - - -

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