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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Jersey Liberation
2010 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| 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#323179 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Scene of Jersey Liberation: 6 peoples with Jersey flag. Churchill citation below, denomination above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
"... our dear Channel Islands
are also to be freed today."
Winston Churchill, 8th May 1945
BRITISH ISLES AT WAR
Comment
Coin issued also in PNCInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Jersey Liberation) 2010 coin from Jersey is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 65th anniversary of the liberation of Jersey from German occupation during World War II. The design depicts a group of Jersey residents gathered around a liberation monument, with the words "Liberation 1945" and "Jersey" inscribed above and below the image. This coin is a special issue to honor the significant historical event and is a collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
