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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee - Head of Armed Forces, Silver Proof
| Issuer | States of Alderney |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Technique | Proof |
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| Obverse description | The fourth definitive effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as modelled by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted in right-facing truncated bust with characteristic wavy hair surmounted by a jewelled diadem and wearing a pearl drop earring. The engraver's initials 'IRB' appear below the truncation. The peripheral legend reads 'ALDERNEY FIVE POUNDS' to the upper left and 'ELIZABETH II' to the upper right, with the date '2012' positioned at lower right, all set against a highly polished mirror field characteristic of proof coinage. |
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| Reverse description | The central device depicts the combined badge of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom — a composite emblem incorporating a crossed sword and baton (Army), an anchor (Royal Navy), and an eagle (Royal Air Force), all enclosed within a laurel wreath and surmounted by the Royal Crown. The engraver's initial 'd' appears to the right of the wreath. To the left, a bold commemorative inscription is arranged vertically in staggered capital lettering reading 'DEEP AND ENDURING GRATITUDE FOR ALL THOSE WHO SERVED THEIR COUNTRY', rendered against a deeply mirrored proof field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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