5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen's titles) 2008 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen's titles) 2008 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Queen's titles) 2008 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Queen's titles

2008 year
Nickel-zinc 25 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
5 Pounds 5 SHP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound (1971-date)
Composition
Nickel-zinc
Weight
25 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#348069
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Queen's name followed by all her titles in a spiral fashion with value at center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH THE SECOND, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN AND NORTHERN IRELAND AND OF HER REALMS AND TERRITORIES QUEEN, HEAD OF THE COMMONWEALTH, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH
£5

Edge

Rimmed

Comment

Same design as the silver coin KM# 45

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which includes her titles in full, including "Queen of Tristan da Cunha." This is a rare instance of a coin bearing the Queen's titles in such detail, making it a distinctive and valuable collector's item.