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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Henry VIII
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82493 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Crowned rose crest of King Henry VIII
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MDIX hENRIC VIII DEI GRA REX MMIX
· FIVE POUNDS ·
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Henry VIII) 2009 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of King Henry VIII, the famous English monarch who ruled from 1509 to 1547. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, Ian Rank-Broadley, and it's different from the standard designs found on other coins featuring Queen Elizabeth II.
