5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sir Isaac Newton) 2006 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sir Isaac Newton) 2006 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Isaac Newton

2006 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Alderney (Guernsey)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#111563
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sir Isaac Newton

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists in history, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features an image of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was issued to commemorate the 375th anniversary of Newton's birth and is a unique and interesting tribute to his contributions to science and mathematics.