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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Red Cross ship S.S. Vega
2010 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| 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#224233 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Red Cross ship S.S. Vega
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH ISLES AT WAR
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Red Cross ship S.S. Vega's maiden voyage, which was also the first voyage of the Red Cross to transport wounded soldiers during World War I.
