5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (England '66 - Jubilant Crowd) 2006 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (England '66 - Jubilant Crowd) 2006 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (England '66 - Jubilant Crowd) 2006 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II England '66 - Jubilant Crowd

2006 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
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)
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#369802
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.