5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Longest Reigning Monarch) ND (2015) front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Longest Reigning Monarch) ND (2015) back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Longest Reigning Monarch) ND (2015) photo

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Longest Reigning Monarch ND

2015 year
Silver (.999) plated copper 25 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
5 Pounds 5 SHP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.999) plated copper
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#351084
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Coat of arms, supported by lion and unicorn

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LONGEST REIGNING MONARCH
FIVE POUNDS
4th FEBRUARY 1953
9th SEPTEMBER 2015

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's historic milestone of becoming the longest-reigning monarch in British history, surpassing the record set by Queen Victoria. The coin's design features an image of the Queen on the obverse side, and on the reverse side, it features a depiction of the Tristan da Cunha island, where the coin was minted. The coin's unique feature is that it is made of silver (.999) plated copper, which gives it a distinctive look and adds to its collectible value.