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25 Pounds - Elizabeth II City of Truro
| Issuer | States of Guernsey |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Value | 25 Pounds |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the fourth definitive effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicting a right-facing draped bust of the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. The sculptor's initials 'IRB' appear below the truncation of the neck. The surrounding legend reads 'ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY', with the date '2004' positioned to the lower right of the effigy in the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed side-profile engraving of the Great Western Railway 4-4-0 steam locomotive 'City of Truro', numbered 3440, rendered in fine relief against a deeply mirrored proof field. The locomotive is shown in full broadside view, capturing the characteristic driving wheels and boiler profile. The legend 'CITY OF TRURO' arcs above the engine, with the locomotive's number '3440' inscribed in the upper field. The denomination '25 POUNDS' appears to the left, while the commemorative inscription '1904 → 100 M.P.H.' is placed in the exergue, celebrating the centenary of the locomotive's record-breaking speed achievement. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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