5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Edward Elgar
2007 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#100737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design depicting Sir Edward Elgar, a famous British composer, on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The design was created by sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley and shows Elgar holding a baton, with a score of his music in the background. This coin was issued as part of a series celebrating famous Britons and is a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
