5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Reflections of a Reign; Selective gold plating) 2015 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Reflections of a Reign; Selective gold plating) 2015 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Reflections of a Reign; Selective gold plating) 2015 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Reflections of a Reign; Selective gold plating

2015 year
Copper-nickel (Selective gold plating) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (Selective gold plating)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#321254
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Image of Queen Elizabeth II reflecting on some events of her reign.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
QUEEN
ELIZABETH II
CORONATION
TELEVISION EVEREST
1966 WORLD CUP
SWINGING SIXTIES
CONCORDE
DECIMALISATION
SILVER
GOLDEN
DIAMOND JUBILEE
MILLENNIUM MUSIC
WORLD WIDE WEB
SPORTING ACHIEVEMENT
£5

Engraver: David Cornell

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique selective gold plating technique, which creates a striking contrast between the gold-plated elements and the copper-nickel background. This adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the coin's design, making it a truly special piece for collectors.