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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Magna Carta
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 6.55 |
| 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#313004 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A design featuring King John signed the Magna Carta at Runnymede, with a cameo inset depicting the Magna Carta manuscript.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE MAGNA CARTA
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 790th anniversary of the Magna Carta, a significant document in the history of democracy and human rights. The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, established the principle that the king was not above the law and protected the rights of individuals. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Magna Carta on the other.
