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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Navy - Francis Drake
| Issuer | States of Jersey |
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| Year | 2009 |
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| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
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| Reverse description | A colourised depiction of Sir Francis Drake in period naval attire dominates the central field, with a galleon rendered in the background to the right. A colourised naval ensign flag is incorporated into the design. The surrounding legend identifies the subject and series, with the denomination inscription FIVE POUNDS appearing along the lower margin. |
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| Edge | Milled |
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Drake's circumnavigation of 1577–1580 was privately financed by a syndicate that included Elizabeth I herself, making the voyage as much a speculative investment as a naval expedition — the queen's return on her stake was reportedly around 5,000%. Jersey's connection to Drake is peripheral at best; this issue belongs to a long run of Royal Navy commemoratives the States of Jersey produced through the 2000s, most sharing the same cupro-nickel specification across dozens of subjects.