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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Navy - HMS Ark Royal
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#321157 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Picture of HMS Ark Royal with airplanes above and colourised naval flag
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
HMS ARK ROYAL
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The HMS Ark Royal coin from Guernsey features a unique design, showcasing the Royal Navy's aircraft carrier, HMS Ark Royal, in operation. The coin's obverse side bears a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a detailed representation of the HMS Ark Royal in the midst of flight operations. This coin serves as a commemoration of the Royal Navy's rich history and its significance in the defense of the United Kingdom.
