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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II HMS Victory; Silver Proof
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#369912 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The ship HMS Victory on sea
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
VICTORY
Engraver: Michael Guilfoyle
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the HMS Victory Silver Proof 5 Pound coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a depiction of the HMS Victory, a British warship that played a significant role in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The coin's design is based on a famous painting of the ship by J.M.W. Turner, and it's surrounded by a decorative border that adds to its collectibility and numismatic value.
