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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II R.N.L.I.
1999 year| Virenium | 20.1 g | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 IMP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Virenium |
| Weight | 20.1 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#83412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Lifeboat, flying RNLI flag at sea
Script: Latin
Lettering:
175th ANNIVERSARY OF THE RNLI
PM
AA
TYNE CLASS LIFEBOAT
5
POUNDS
Edge
Alternating smooth and reeded segments (3 section each)
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin featuring Elizabeth II (RNLI) 1999 from the Isle of Man is made of a unique metal called Virenium, which is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc. This coin is one of the few coins in the world to be made of this distinctive metal, making it a rare and interesting collector's item.
