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| Issuer | Guernsey |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped and crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, after the portrait by Raphael David Maklouf, wearing the George IV State Diadem and a pearl drop earring. The truncation of the bust is visible at the bottom of the field. The circular legend reads ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY, with the date 1997 positioned centrally below the effigy. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY 1997 |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts portrait effigies of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip facing one another, flanking a monogrammed shield surmounted by a crown, with Westminster Abbey rendered in the background. The design commemorates the Golden Wedding Anniversary of the royal couple. The upper legend reads ELIZABETH AND PHILIP, with the dates 1947-1997 and the denomination FIVE POUNDS inscribed along the lower periphery. |
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