5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The 80th Anniversary of the King's Speech) 2019 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The 80th Anniversary of the King's Speech) 2019 back
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The 80th Anniversary of the King's Speech

2019 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Guernsey
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#361836
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

King George VI's speech in its entirety with the date 03.09.1939 in the centre. The border contains the inscription: STAND CALM AND FIRM AND UNITED • KING GEORGE VI

Script: Latin

Edge

Milled

Comment

The coin commemorates the 80th anniversary of King George VI's speech after the British Empire and Commonwealth (excluding Ireland) declared war on Germany.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a portrait of King George VI, the father of Queen Elizabeth II, in a speech pose, with a background of a waving Union Jack flag. This design commemorates the 80th anniversary of the King's Speech, a historic speech delivered by King George VI during World War II, which was later made into a film that won several Academy Awards.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  1939 - - - - - -

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