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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II HMS Victory
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 6.54 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#365139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The ship HMS Victory on sea
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
VICTORY
Engraver: Michael Guilfoyle
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin was issued in PNC:Interesting fact
The HMS Victory coin from Guernsey features a unique design, showcasing a rendering of the famous warship that played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The coin's design is based on a painting of the ship by William Lionel Wyllie, a renowned British artist. This coin is a beautiful tribute to the historic vessel and its importance in British naval history.
