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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Platinum Wedding, Gold-Plated
| Issuer | Alderney |
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| Year | 2017 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#284a |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features two heraldic shields displayed side by side and slightly overlapping at the centre, representing the royal arms of Queen Elizabeth II and the personal arms of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Each shield is surmounted by a royal crown and rendered in fine relief. A ribbon or banner beneath the shields carries the motto HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE. The legend ELIZABETH · AND · PHILIP · arcs across the upper field, while · 1947 · FIVE POUNDS · 2017 · is inscribed along the lower periphery, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the couple's marriage. |
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| Mint | The Royal Mint |
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Alderney's commemorative program has long operated as a revenue vehicle for Guernsey's government, which administers the island and authorizes these issues. The 2017 platinum wedding piece marks Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's 70th anniversary — the longest royal marriage in British history. Gold-plated copper versions like this one were issued alongside a genuine gold strike, a common tiered strategy that broadens the collector base without diluting the premium market.