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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Poppies
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#81539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Somme poppy field – formerly a battleground during WWI.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LEST WE FORGET
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Poppies) 2008 coin from Gibraltar features a unique design that commemorates the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I. The coin's reverse side features a poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The coin's silver content and weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
