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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Rorke's Drift
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three riflemen, bayonets fixed
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GREAT BATTLES
BATTLE OF RORKE'S DRIFT 1879
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Rorke's Drift, which took place during the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879. The battle was a significant event in British military history, as a small British garrison successfully defended against an attack by thousands of Zulu warriors. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the battle on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Rorke's Drift 1879) 2009 coin.
