5 Pounds - Elizabeth II William Shakespeare; Gold Proof Issue
2006 year| Gold (.917) | 39.94 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#100733 |
|---|---|
| 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 design depicting William Shakespeare, one of the greatest playwrights in the English language, on the reverse side, which was created by sculptor and coin designer, Ian Rank-Broadley.
