5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sir Winston Churchill; Silver Proof) 1999 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sir Winston Churchill; Silver Proof) 1999 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Winston Churchill; Silver Proof

1999 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Alderney (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
References
Numista
N#73929
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Bust of Winston Spencer Churchill, dates & value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WINSTON · SPENCER · CHURCHILL ·
1874 · 5 POUNDS · 1965

Designer: Tony Hansard

Edge

Reeded

Comment

In Krauze SCWC this silver coin is with number KM#20, copper-nickel version does not exist in SCWC catalogue.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design depicting Sir Winston Churchill, a renowned British statesman and Prime Minister during World War II. The coin's design is based on a famous portrait of Churchill by artist Graham Sutherland, and it's the first time Churchill's image has been featured on a coin. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 25,000 minted, making it a sought-after piece for coin collectors and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  20000 - - - - - -

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