5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Shakespeare
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (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 | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#100732 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
William Shakespeare portrait, small cameo with Shakespeare's theater
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reversible design, with the heads side bearing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the tails side featuring a portrait of William Shakespeare. This design was created by sculptor and coin designer, Ian Rank-Broadley, and was specifically designed to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death. The coin was issued in 2006 and has a limited mintage of 10,000 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and Shakespeare fans.
