5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Evacuation of Dunkirk) 2010 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Evacuation of Dunkirk) 2010 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Evacuation of Dunkirk) 2010 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Evacuation of Dunkirk

2010 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2010
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#321788
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Scene of Dunkirk evacuation: soldiers ready for evacuations, small ships coming with help.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
BRITISH ISLES AT WAR

Edge

Milled

Comment

Coin issued also on PNC.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pound coin - Elizabeth II (Evacuation of Dunkirk) 2010 from Guernsey is a non-circulating coin that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Dunkirk Evacuation during World War II. It features a design depicting the evacuation of soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, and the inscription "Evacuation of Dunkirk 1940-2010" on the reverse side.