5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Royal Scot) 2004 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Royal Scot) 2004 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Royal Scot) 2004 photo

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Royal Scot

2004 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Alderney (Guernsey)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#38226
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Locomotive "The Royal Scot"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
ROYAL SCOT
46238

Designer: Robert Lowe

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This is one of six coins from Alderney, part of 18-coins set from Channel Islands.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (The Royal Scot) 2004 coin from Alderney (Guernsey) is that it features a unique reverse design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in a Scottish tartan, surrounded by the inscription "The Royal Scot." This design was created specifically for this coin and is not found on any other coins in the series.