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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth's and Prince Philip's Birthdays
2016 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 SHP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (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#399615 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Queen Elizabeth II in silhouette on bust of Prince Philip both on left of coin and facing right. All lettering on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II
90th BIRTHDAY 95th
£5
HRH PRINCE PHILIP
Engraver: Michael J. Byrne
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 90th birthdays of Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The coin features an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a portrait of Prince Philip on the other. It was produced in a limited quantity of 2,100 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
