5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Poppy - 90th Anniversary) 2011 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Poppy - 90th Anniversary) 2011 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Poppy - 90th Anniversary

2011 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2011
Value
5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#82620
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Coloured and textured Poppy

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEST WE FORGET
90
5 POUNDS
XI XI XI
HOUR DAY MONTH

Edge

Milled

Comment

90th Anniversary of the first use of the Poppy for Remembrance

Interesting fact

The 5 Pound coin - Elizabeth II (Poppy - 90th Anniversary) 2011 from Jersey (British Crown dependencies) has a unique feature. It has a special design on the reverse side that includes a red poppy, which is a symbol of remembrance and hope. The poppy is surrounded by a wreath of leaves and the words "90th Anniversary" are written above it. This design was created to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance.