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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Evening Star; Silver Proof
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Side view of the last British steam locomotive Morning Star, against an earlier locomotive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
MORNING STAR
92220
Designer: Robert Lowe
Edge
Milled
Comment
CoA:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Evening Star; Silver Proof) 2004 from Jersey (British Crown dependencies) coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a stylized portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a pattern of stars, with the inscription "Evening Star" below her image. This design was created by the artist, Edwina Ellis, and was specifically commissioned for this coin. The coin's design is not only visually striking, but it also holds symbolic meaning, as the stars are meant to represent the stars that can be seen in the night sky over Jersey.
