5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Mallard
2006 year| Gold (.999) plated silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#74881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
SIDE VIEW OF FRONT PART OF THE MALLARD ENGINE & VALUE
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
1938 126 M.P.H.
4468
Edge
Milled
Comment
Full series of 18 coins originally minted in 2004 (6 from Guernsey, 6 from Alderney and 6 from Jersey) was also reissued in 2006 but this time, only Silver Proof Gold plated version was produced (in 2004 were CuNi and Silver Proof).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Mallard 4468) 2006 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique design depicting a mallard duck, which is a species of wild duck that is native to the island. The coin's design was created by local artist, Tony Paintin, and it is said to be one of the most popular designs in the Guernsey coin series.
