Obverse © MMowiec – Reverse © woosworlduk
Obverse © MMowiec – Reverse © woosworlduk
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Victoria Cross - Chard, Hook and Bromhead
2006 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.
