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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II European Football
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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 |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#29954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Soccer ball and European map
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 1996 Guernsey 5 Pounds coin featuring Elizabeth II (European Football) was part of a limited edition series of coins issued to commemorate the UEFA European Football Championship, also known as Euro 1996. This coin is particularly unique because it features a special design that showcases Guernsey's connection to football, with an image of a football player in action on the reverse side of the coin. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, making it a rare and collectible item for both football enthusiasts and coin collectors.
