5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sea Exploration - Vasco Da Gama) 2009 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sea Exploration - Vasco Da Gama) 2009 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sea Exploration - Vasco Da Gama) 2009 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sea Exploration - Vasco Da Gama

2009 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#365144
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bust of Vasco Da Gama facing right, ship on right, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VASCO DA GAMA
c. 1460 - 1524
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Milled

Comment

Issued in PNC:

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Vasco da Gama's voyage to India. The coin's reverse side depicts a map of the world with da Gama's route marked on it, along with a portrait of the explorer and a carrack, the type of ship he used on his journey. This design was created by the artist Stephen Taylor and was exclusive to this coin.