5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (John Woodward) 2005 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (John Woodward) 2005 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (John Woodward) 2005 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II John Woodward

2005 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Alderney (Guernsey)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
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
References
Numista
N#73935
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Portrait of John Woodward, helicopter in the background

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
FIVE POUNDS
JOHN WOODWARD

Engraver: Willem Vis

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by John Woodward, that showcases a stylized portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a pattern of interlocking shields, which symbolize the unity and strength of the Commonwealth.