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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Pegasus Bridge-Coloured Poppy
2004 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 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 | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#359684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Image of the bridge in the background with an armed soldier in front . Coloured poppy with value at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PEGASUS BRIDGE
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pegasus Bridge-Coloured Poppy coin features a unique design that commemorates the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II. The coin's coloured poppy symbolizes remembrance and hope, and the Pegasus Bridge design represents the site where British soldiers landed during the D-Day invasion. This coin is a meaningful tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom and peace.
