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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Total Eclipse of the Sun
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#21664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Map of Alderney; pre, post and actual phases of eclipse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN 1999
Engraver: Christine Ellingham
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin - Elizabeth II (Total Eclipse of the Sun) 1999 from Alderney (Guernsey) made of Copper-nickel weighing 28.28 g has a unique design feature. The coin's design depicts a stylized image of the total solar eclipse that occurred on August 11, 1999, with the Queen's effigy on the obverse side. This coin is one of the few coins in the world that commemorates this rare astronomical event.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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