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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Naval Aviation - HMS Ark Royal
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#267906 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
HMS Ark Royal with combat aircraft
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 YEARS OF NAVAL AVIATION
Fly Navy
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of the HMS Ark Royal, a British aircraft carrier that played a significant role in World War II. The coin's design depicts an image of the HMS Ark Royal, along with a Fleet Air Arm pilot and a Sea King helicopter, highlighting the importance of naval aviation in the British military. This coin is a special edition and was only produced in 2009, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and military history buffs.
