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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Lest We Forget
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = 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 | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Coloured and textured poppy
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEST WE FORGET
1918
FIVE POUNDS
XI XI XI
HOUR DAY MONTH
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I. The design depicts a soldier silhouetted against a sunset, with the words "Lest We Forget" inscribed above him. This coin is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and serves as a tribute to those who fought for peace and freedom.
