© The London Coin Company
© The London Coin Company
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II H.M.S. Warspite; 4th Portrait Silver Proof
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (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 | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#338839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
HMS Warspite on sea, coloured flag above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
FIVE POUNDS
HMS WARSPITE
Designer: Willem Vis
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This is the re-issue of the series issued by all Channel Isles in 2003-2005 but in 2009 coins were issued with new portrait of the Queen designed by Ian Rank-Broadley.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of the launch of the HMS Warspite, a British battleship that played a significant role in World War II. The coin's design depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of the HMS Warspite on the other, along with the inscription "H.M.S. Warspite 1937-1947" and the coin's denomination. The use of silver in the coin's minting adds to its collectibility and value, making it a sought-after piece for coin enthusiasts and history buffs.
