5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Signalman; Silver Proof) 2004 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Signalman; Silver Proof) 2004 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Signalman; Silver Proof) 2004 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Signalman; Silver Proof

2004 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#325804
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Tower switch man at levers

Script: Latin

Lettering: FIVE POUNDS

Designer: Robert Lowe

Edge

Milled

Comment

This is one of six coins from Guernsey, part of 18-coins set from Channel Islands.

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2004 Guernsey 5 Pounds Silver Proof coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II (Signalman) is that it has a unique feature - a built-in LED light that illuminates the signalman's signal flag. This feature was included to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the first telegraph message, which was sent by Samuel Morse in 1844. The coin's designer, Stephen Taylor, incorporated this innovative feature to represent the evolution of communication technology.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004  10000 - - - - - -

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