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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Francis Drake; Silver Proof
2003 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Portrait of Sir Francis Drake with ship to right and coloured flag above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
FIVE POUNDS
FRANCIS DRAKE 1540-1596
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Sir Francis Drake, a famous British explorer and privateer, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was issued in 2003 as a part of a series commemorating the 400th anniversary of Drake's circumnavigation of the globe. The coin's design and the use of silver make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
