© Zoelles
© Zoelles
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II Birthday
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#108898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Image of Elizabeth II sitting, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday, which is a significant milestone for any monarch. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen, and the reverse side depicts a scene of the Queen's coronation, which took place in 1953. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
