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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The First World War
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#313012 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Famous image of Lord Kitchener taken from the classic recruitment posters of the time, together with a cameo depicting a soldier of World War I
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE FIRST WORLD WAR
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the end of World War I, also known as the Great War. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of soldiers standing in front of the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium, on the other side. The Menin Gate is a famous war memorial that honors the soldiers who died in the Battle of Passchendaele during World War I. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
