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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sea Exploration - Vasco Da Gama
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#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.
