5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sir Isaac Newton; Gold Proof Issue) 2006 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sir Isaac Newton; Gold Proof Issue) 2006 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Isaac Newton; Gold Proof Issue

2006 year
Gold (.9167) 39.94 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 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Weight
39.94 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#111567
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Sir Isaac Newton

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Sir Isaac Newton, a renowned mathematician and physicist, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This design was created to commemorate the 375th anniversary of Newton's birth. Additionally, the coin is made of gold (.9167) and weighs 39.94 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.