© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Florence Nightingale; Gold Proof
2004 year| Gold (.9167) | 39.94 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#328862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Florence Nightingale
Script: Latin
Lettering: LADY WITH THE LAMP · FIVE POUNDS ·
Engraver: Danuta Solowiej-Wedderburn
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound - Elizabeth II (Florence Nightingale; Gold Proof) 2004 coin from Alderney (Guernsey) is a unique and rare coin that features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and Florence Nightingale on the other. It is made of gold (.9167) and weighs 39.94 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Florence Nightingale's death, who is considered the founder of modern nursing. The coin's design features a depiction of Nightingale in her nurse's uniform, surrounded by the words "Florence Nightingale 1820-1910" and "Pioneer of Nursing". The coin's mintage was limited to only 2,500 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and collectors of numismatic items related to nursing and medicine.
