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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sea Exploration - Robert Falcon Scott
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#365136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust of Robert Falcon Scott facing left, ship RRS Discovery on left, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROBERT FALCON SCOTT
1868-1912
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
Issued in PNC:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole, which took place from 1910 to 1913. The coin's design features a portrait of Scott and his ship, the Terra Nova, as well as an image of the South Pole. Despite the expedition's tragic outcome, Scott's bravery and determination have made him a legendary figure in the history of Antarctic exploration.
