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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II England '66 - Jubilant Crowd
2006 yearSilver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
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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) |
Weight | 28.28 g |
Diameter | 38.6 mm |
Thickness | 3 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#369802 |
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Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jubilant crowds at the 1966 World Cup Final
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENGLAND '66 - 40th ANNIVERSARY
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates Queen Elizabeth II's 40th anniversary of her accession to the throne. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of the Queen, while the reverse side depicts a jubilant crowd waving Union Jack flags, surrounded by the inscription "Elizabeth II England '66." This design was created by the artist, John M. L. Mills, and it is a rare and collectible coin that is sought after by numismatists and coin collectors.