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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Great Depression
2009 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| 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#323967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Great Depression, 1929
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE GREAT DEPRESSION
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Great Depression) 2009 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is an interesting collector's item due to its unique design and historical significance. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with a somber expression, which is unusual compared to the typical depictions of the monarch with a neutral or smiling expression. This design choice was made to reflect the coin's theme of the Great Depression, a global economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s. The coin's design serves as a reminder of this significant historical event and the impact it had on the world.
