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© The London Coin Company
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Operation Torch
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#365662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
General Sir Harold Alexander on the left, General Eisenhower centre and Lieutenant General George Patton on right with Rock of Gibraltar in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OPERATION TORCH
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Operation Torch coin is that it commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Allied invasion of North Africa during World War II, which took place in 1942. The coin's design features an image of King George VI and Winston Churchill, who played a significant role in the operation. The coin's mintage was limited to 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.
