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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Winston Churchill - Silver
1999 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = 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#81895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Bust of Sir Winston Churchill looking right within circle of dots
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL
1874 · 5 POUNDS · 1965
Edge
Plain
Lettering: AND OUR DEAR CHANNEL ISLANDS ARE ALSO TO BE FREED TODAY
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Sir Winston Churchill on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. This coin was created to commemorate Churchill's 100th birthday and is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.
