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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II King Henry VIII - Silver
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 28.32 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.32 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#81950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Portrait of King Henry VIII with ships behind below coloured flag
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
FIVE POUNDS
HENRY VIII 1491-1547
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of King Henry VIII, the famous English monarch, on one side, and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. This coin is part of a series of coins issued by Guernsey in 2004 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of King Henry VIII's accession to the throne.
