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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Signalman
2004 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = 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#371554 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tower switch man at levers
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIVE POUNDS
Designer: Robert Lowe
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Signalman) 2004 coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique design that honors the role of signalmen in the military. The coin's reverse side depicts a signalman semaphore, which was a device used to communicate information over long distances using a system of flags or arms. The design is a nod to the history of signaling and communication in the military, and it adds a touch of nostalgia and historical significance to the coin.
