5 Pounds – Guernsey
Context
Year: 2009
Country: British Crown dependencies
Issuer: Guernsey
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(since 1971)
Material
Diameter: 38.61 mm
Weight: 28.28 g
Thickness: 3 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Alignment: Medal alignment
flip
References
Numista: #321154
Value
Exchange value: 5 GGP
Obverse
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the "Girls of Britain and Ireland" tiara, with legend, denomination, and year encircling.
Inscription:
ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY 2009
IRB
IRB
Script: Latin
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Reverse
Description:
Colourised portrait of Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson with ships and naval flag.
Inscription:
THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY
HORATION NELSON 1758-1805
FIVE POUNDS
HORATION NELSON 1758-1805
FIVE POUNDS
Script: Latin
Engraver: Willem Vis
Edge
Milled
Categories
| Transportation> Watercraft |
| Person> Military leader |
| Symbol> Flag |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | — | — | Proof |
Series: The History of the Royal Navy
✨ Legendary