© G. Gilles
© G. Gilles
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Queen Mother
1995 year| Virenium | 20.12 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Virenium |
| Weight | 20.12 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.44 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#40000 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Queen Mother viewing bomb-damaged Buckingham Palace
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH THE QUEEN MOTHER
AA
5
POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin featuring Elizabeth II (The Queen Mother) issued in 1995 from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is made of a unique metal called Virenium, which is an alloy of copper, nickel, and zinc. This coin is one of the few coins in the world to be made of this distinctive metal, making it a rare and interesting collector's item.
