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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Victoria Cross - Herbert Le Patourel
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| 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#321793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portrait of Herbert le Patourel, war scene, Victoria Cross medal.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HERBERT LE PATOUREL
FOR
VALOUR
TEBOURBA 1942
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Victoria Cross, which is the highest military decoration for valour in the face of the enemy given to members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces. The coin's design also includes a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the inscription "Elizabeth II • Victoria Cross • Herbert Le Patourel" to commemorate the heroic actions of Herbert Le Patourel, a Guernseyman who was awarded the Victoria Cross during World War II.
