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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Prince Henry
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#73923 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Portrait of Prince Henry of Wales alongside his Coat of Arms with lettering above and to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
H.R.H. PRINCE HENRY OF WALES
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: Robert Elderton
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In celebration of Prince Henry's 21st birthday on 15th September 2005 the coin was issued by the Channel Island of Alderney.Krause list this coin under KM#113 but with wrong description as Prince William's 21st Anniversary. In fact William had 21st birthday two years earlier.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting Prince Henry, the son of Queen Elizabeth II, in a polo uniform, playing a game of polo on horseback. This design was created by sculptor and engraver, Ian Rank-Broadley, and is not found on any other coin.
