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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Royal Navy, Silver Proof
| Issuer | States of Guernsey |
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| Year | 2012 |
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| Value | 5 Pounds |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing fourth-portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, rendered in high relief after the design by Ian Rank-Broadley, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara. The legend ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY arcs around the upper periphery, with the date 2012 positioned at the lower right. The engraver's initials IRB appear truncated below the portrait. The mirror-like proof fields contrast sharply with the finely detailed bust. |
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| Reverse description | Central bust of a Royal Navy sailor in full uniform, including peaked cap and square-rig collar, depicted in three-quarter facing view against a stylised radar or compass-rose background rendered in fine engraved lines. A horizontal naval gun or yard-arm motif appears above the figure. The legend SALUTING OUR ARMED FORCES arcs around the left periphery and ROYAL NAVY is inscribed prominently across the upper centre field. The denomination FIVE POUNDS appears along the lower periphery, with the whole composition enclosed by a beaded border. |
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| Mintage | 2012 - Proof |
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