5 Pounds – Alderney
Context
Year: 1999
Country: British Crown dependencies
Issuer: Alderney
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Currency:
(since 1971)
Total mintage: 10,000
Material
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard19a
Numista: #92829
Value
Exchange value: 5 GGP
Bullion value: $75.57
Obverse
Description:
Queen Elizabeth II right-facing bust in George IV State Diadem, surrounded by legend.
Inscription:
ELIZABETH II ALDERNEY
RDM
RDM
Translation:
ELIZABETH II ALDERNEY
RDM
RDM
Script: Latin
Language: English
Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse
Description:
Map of Southern England, Northern France, and Alderney showing the eclipse totality path, timing, and date.
Inscription:
FIVE POUNDS
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN
1999
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN
1999
Script: Latin
Engraver: Christine Ellingham
Edge
Milled
Categories
| Map |
| Science> Natural phenomenon |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Mint | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | — | 10,000 | Proof |
Series: Total Eclipse of the Sun
💎 Extremely Rare