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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II European Football Championship
1996 year| Virenium | 20.1 g | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 IMP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Virenium |
| Weight | 20.1 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#65755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Two soccer players, with Euro'96 logo at left. At sides wreaths, below the value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UEFA Euro'96 England
AA
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin features a unique design, showcasing the official logo of the European Football Championship on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was not circulated and was instead produced as a collector's item. Additionally, the coin is made of a metal called "Virenium," which is a proprietary alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc that is often used in the production of commemorative coins.
