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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II End of World War II
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#111559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Peoples with flags, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
END OF WORLD WAR II 60th ANNIVERSARY
FIVE POUNDS
COMMEMORATION
WWII
1945 2005
Engraver: Mike Guilfoyle
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The design depicts a group of soldiers standing on a beach, looking out towards the horizon, symbolizing the end of the war and the beginning of a new era of peace. The coin's design is the work of sculptor and engraver, Paul Day, who is known for his work on various coins and medals.
