© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
© Mike Bentley (CC BY-NC)
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Golden Hind - Silver
2003 year| Silver (.925) (Pad Printed) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (Pad Printed) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#81928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
The Golden Hind in full sail going right with ship in background. Coloured flag above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
FIVE POUNDS
THE GOLDEN HIND
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Golden Hind - Silver) 2003 from Guernsey coin is that it features a unique design, the Golden Hind, which is a replica of the ship that Sir Francis Drake used to circumnavigate the globe in the 16th century. The coin's design is pad printed, which is a special technique that allows for detailed and colorful designs to be applied to the coin's surface. This coin is also made of silver (.925) and weighs 28.28 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
