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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II European Football; Silver Proof
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 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 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#371637 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Soccer ball and European map
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1996 Guernsey 5 Pounds Elizabeth II (European Football; Silver Proof) coin is that it features a unique design depicting a football player in action, surrounded by a stylized representation of a football field. This design was created to commemorate the hosting of the European Football Championship in England that year. The coin's silver content and proof finish also make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and football enthusiasts.
