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© with permission of: prince.paul
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Winston Churchill; Silver Proof
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#100719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winston Churchill showing Victory sign, legend around, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
60TH ANIVERSARY OF LIBERATION - 9TH MAY 1945
"AND OUR DEAR CHANNEL ISLANDS ARE ALSO TO NE FREED TODAY"
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Sir Winston Churchill, one of the most influential leaders in British history, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This coin was issued as a tribute to Churchill's legacy and his contributions to the United Kingdom.
