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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Winston Churchill
2010 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = 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#364163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Churchill speaking to microphone, citation on left, denomination above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
BRITISH ISLES AT WAR
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin issued in PNCInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, depicting a portrait of Sir Winston Churchill, a famous British statesman and Prime Minister, who led the country through World War II. This coin was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Churchill's speech to the nation during the Battle of Britain, which took place in 1940. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Iron Curtain" which refers to Churchill's famous speech in which he warned of the dangers of Soviet expansionism. This coin is a rare and collectible item, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins.
