Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © Photos taken and provided by silvernumiz
Obverse © The London Coin Company – Reverse © Photos taken and provided by silvernumiz
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Nicky Butt
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (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 | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#101353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Footballl (soccer) player with ball, coloured emblem of English Football Team, signature of player
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
FIVE
ENGLAND
POUNDS
Engraver: Royal Mint Engraving Department
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KM#104 in Krauze is not assigned to any particular coin, it's simply "Football player" and it's with date 2005 however in 2005 only 4 coins from this series known and they are already in catalogues under other KM numbers, so KM#104 can be used for Nicholas "Nicky" Butt.Initially, this series was intended to be 23 silver proof coins, issued in monthly intervals as subscription. Unfortunatelly, after issuing only eight coins, Royal Mint decided to stop this collection. Krauze catalogues list the full range of these coins, even most of them were never issued.
Below the photo of the commercial leaflet from Royal Mint (image from Royal Mint Museum). This leaflet confirm that originally 23 coins were planned.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Nicky Butt, a former English professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Manchester United and the England national team. The coin's design is a nod to Butt's successful football career and his contributions to the sport.
