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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II England '66 - England vs Mexico
2006 year| Silver (.925) (Selective colour ink) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (Selective colour ink) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#369808 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The flags of England and Mexico in colour.
Bobby Moore's signature
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
ENGLAND '66 - 40th ANNIVERSARY
FIRST ROUND
16TH JULY 1966
ENGLAND 2 MEXICO 0
EMPIRE STADIUM: WEMBLEY: 85,000
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which was held in England. The coin's reverse side features a colorful depiction of a soccer player in action, surrounded by the words "England '66" and "England vs Mexico." This coin was issued in 2006 to mark the 40th anniversary of England's victory in the tournament.
