Guernsey 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II, 2017
Sapphire Jubilee; Proof
Information
Country
Guernsey
Guernsey
Currency
Pound
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II
Year
2017
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Diameter (mm)
38.61
Description
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II from Guernsey. Issued in 2017. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 38.61 mm and weighs 0 g.
- Obverse
- The Queen's portrait (4th) surrounded by the lettering .
- Reverse
- Inspired by traditional heraldic coin designs, the coin features the Sovereign’s Sceptres from the Coronation regalia accompanied by the dates of her reign 1952-2017. The number 65 signifies the number of years on the throne. Also there is a real sapphire crystal inset into the coin.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5K |
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