5 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Gold Ingots) 1999 front 5 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Gold Ingots) 1999 back
5 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Gold Ingots) 1999 photo
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5 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Gold Ingots

1999 year
Gold (.9999) 31.10 g -
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
5 Sovereigns 5 IMP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
31.10 g
Size
41.00 × 24.00 mm
Thickness
1.80 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#429782
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Triskelion, legend above, metal fines and denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Isle of Man
Government
31.10 gms
FINE GOLD 999.9
5
SOVEREIGN

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1999 Isle of Man 5 Sovereign Elizabeth II (Gold Ingots) coin is that it has a unique design feature. The coin's reverse side features a stylized image of a Viking longship, which is a nod to the Isle of Man's rich Viking heritage. The Viking longship was an important symbol of power and transportation during the Viking Age, and its inclusion on the coin serves as a reminder of the island's rich cultural history.