5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sovereign of the Seas) 2003 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sovereign of the Seas) 2003 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Sovereign of the Seas) 2003 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sovereign of the Seas

2003 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
Value
5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#323043
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ship in full sail with sinking ship and rowing boat in foreground with flag above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
FIVE POUNDS
SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pound - Elizabeth II (Sovereign of the Seas) 2003 coin from Jersey is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a decorative border, along with the inscription "Sovereign of the Seas" and the year of issue, 2003. This design was created specifically for this coin and is not found on any other coins in the series.