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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen's 80th birthday; Gold Proof issue
2006 year| Gold (.916) | 39.94 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#64774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
First bust of Queen Elizabeth within a ribbon on which is written the date of the birth anniversary. Below a crown and the value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
80TH BIRTHDAY OF HM QUEEN ELIZABETH II
21st April 2006
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 80th birthday, which is a significant milestone in the history of the British monarchy. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen, and its gold composition and proof finish make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
