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5 Pounds - Queen Elizabeth II Royal British Legion
2011 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#392548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Nurse assisting a disabled war veteran with red (colourised) poppy below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
1921 2011
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coin issued in PNC:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design, created by sculptor and designer, John Bergdahl, which depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II in a formal, yet relaxed pose, surrounded by a wreath of poppies, the symbol of the Royal British Legion. The poppies are depicted in a flowing, organic manner, as if they are being blown by the wind, adding a sense of movement and dynamism to the design. The coin's design is particularly noteworthy as it was created to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion, a charity that provides support and care to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces and their families.
