5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Victoria Cross - Chard, Hook and Bromhead) 2006 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Victoria Cross - Chard, Hook and Bromhead) 2006 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Victoria Cross - Chard, Hook and Bromhead) 2006 photo
Obverse © MMowiec – Reverse © woosworlduk

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Victoria Cross - Chard, Hook and Bromhead

2006 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Jersey (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2006
Value
5 Pounds 5 JEP = 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
References
Numista
N#397579
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Chard, Hook and Bromhead, war scene in background, Victoria Cross medal

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CHARD HOOK BROMHEAD
FOR VALOUR
RORKE'S DRIFT 1879
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Milled

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the heroic actions of three British soldiers during the Battle of Rorke's Drift in 1879. The coin's design depicts the three soldiers, Lieutenants Chard, Hook, and Bromhead, who were awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery in defending the outpost against an attack by thousands of Zulu warriors. The coin's design is particularly notable because it includes a depiction of the Victoria Cross, which is the highest military decoration for valour in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces.