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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II 90 Years of The Royal British Legion - Visiting war graves
| Issuer | States of Guernsey |
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| Year | 2011 |
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| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, after the portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose initials IRB appear below the truncation. The legend BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY arcs along the upper periphery of the poppy-shaped flan, while ELIZABETH II and the date 2011 are inscribed along the lower arc. The finely detailed portrait features the Queen's characteristic curled hair and pearl drop earring. |
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| Reverse description | A lone elderly veteran, depicted from behind in a contemplative pose with a walking cane, stands before rows of military headstones marked with crosses in a war cemetery, evoking a scene of solemn remembrance. The denomination FIVE POUNDS is inscribed in a curved legend along the upper periphery of the poppy-shaped flan. In the lower field, a vibrantly colored red enamel poppy is applied centrally as a privy mark of remembrance. Along the lower arc, the commemorative legend reads 1921 · ROYAL BRITISH LEGION · 2011, referencing the centenary founding dates of the Legion. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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