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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II End of World War I - Tanks
2008 yearSilver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
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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#114813 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Tank and soldier
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
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the end of World War I, with an image of a tank on the reverse side. This design was chosen to mark the 90th anniversary of the end of the war, and it is a poignant reminder of the devastating conflict that shook the world. The use of a tank as the central image is particularly significant, as tanks played a crucial role in the war and have since become a symbol of military power and technological advancement. The coin's design is a powerful tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in the war, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and diplomacy in preventing such conflicts from occurring in the future.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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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 - Tanks) 2008 coin.