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© MMowiec
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II H.M.S. Warspite
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| 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#73920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
H.M.S. Warspite firing guns
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
HMS WARSPITE
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Part of the 'History of the Royal Navy' SeriesInteresting fact
The H.M.S. Warspite coin features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the HMS Warspite, a British battleship that played a significant role in World War II, on the other. The coin's design is particularly interesting because it includes a unique feature: the HMS Warspite is depicted in the midst of a fierce battle, with waves crashing against the ship's hull and a sense of movement conveyed through the use of dynamic lines and angles. This design element adds a sense of excitement and energy to the coin, making it stand out from other coins that feature more traditional, static images.
