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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II Birthday
2006 yearCopper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
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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 |
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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.