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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Remembrance Day
2015 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| 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#76894 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Colour printed red and black poppies against a background of Flanders fields.
Engraver: Glyn Davies
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Endorsed by the Imperial War Museums and a donation given for each coin sold.Remembrance Day takes place on 11th November every year.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin - Elizabeth II (Remembrance Day) 2015 from Alderney (Guernsey) has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a poppy, a symbol of remembrance and hope, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The design is meant to commemorate the sacrifices made by soldiers during World War I and other conflicts. The coin's design is a poignant reminder of the importance of remembering and honoring those who have served and sacrificed for their country.
