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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Rocket, Gold Proof
| Issuer | Alderney |
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| Year | 2004 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II ALDERNEY RDM 2004 |
| Reverse description | Detailed relief depiction of Stephenson's Rocket locomotive as it appeared at the 1829 Rainhill Trials, shown in right-facing profile with its characteristic tall chimney, cylindrical boiler, and large spoked wheels. A top-hatted engineer or fireman stands on the footplate at the right of the locomotive. The name ROCKET appears on a rectangular nameplate affixed to the boiler. The legend 1829 RAINHILL arcs along the upper field, FIVE POUNDS is inscribed vertically along the left rim, and the overall composition is set against a deeply mirrored proof field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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