Modern British commemorative coin - 50th anniversary of the end of World War II – HCR98988

Obverse

Inscription:

ISLE OF MAN ELIZABETH II PM 1995 / PM

Design:

crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, right (third portrait), wearing the George IV State Diadem; triskelia around

Reverse

Inscription:

50th ANNIVERSARY - END OF WORLD WAR II 1945 SIR / WINSTON CHURCHILL / FIVE POUNDS

Design:

bust of Sir Winston Churchill, in polka dot bowtie, 3/4 left, making "V for Victory" sign

Information

Person

Sir Winston Churchill (subject) , Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom, Head of the Commonwealth (subject)

Mint

Pobjoy Mint, Surrey (Modern)

Denomination

5 Pound piece

Technique

milled

Dating

1995

Period

Modern

Kind

coin

Metal

Virenium™

Reign

Elizabeth II

Measurements
Acquisition
Additional information
Ticket
References
Credit

Weight (g)

Diameter (mm)

36.4

Acquisition method

gift

Acquisition collection reference

C29

Acquisition date

12/2020

Source

J. Eric Engstrom

Acquisition credit

Presented by J. Eric Engstrom, 2020.

Acquisition note

J. Eric Engstrom Churchill Medal Collection

Reference

Numista : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces54567.html

Reference

KM (20th) : 466

Contributors to this coin record

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