1999 Alderney & Guernsey 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Winston Churchill Gold Proof Five Pound Coin Set.
This 1999 Churchill 125th Anniversary Gold Proof £5 Set features coins issued by Alderney and Guernsey. Just 125 of these sets were comissioned.
The coins are struck in 22 carat fineness, with the set containing 2.8022 troy ounces of gold.
The coins celebrate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Winston Churchill.
Sir Winston Churchill was born on 30th November, 1874. He is often described as the "greatest living Englishman". A man of many talents, he is known for being a soldier, politician, writer and an artist.
He served as Prime Minister twice. His first term of office was from 1940 until 1945. He saw Britain through the Second World War, his words of courage helping the nation through the difficult time. His second term of office was from 1951-1955.
The Alderney coin features the Raphael Maklouf portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse. The reverse shows Churchill wearing a hat. The text reads "WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL. 1874 5 POUNDS 1965."
The Guernsey coin has the Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of the Queen on the obverse. This replaced the Raphael Maklouf version in 1998. The reverse also features Churchill and reads "WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL. 1874 5 POUNDS 1965."
The proof coins come in a presentation box and are issued with a certificate.
The obverse of these coins feature the images of HM Queen Elizabeth II as designed by Ralph Maklouf and Ian Rank-Broadley.
The reserve feature 2 different portraits of Winston Churchill by Christine Ellingham and Tony Hansard.
Metal | Gold |
Gold Weight Troy Ounces | 2.802 |
Fineness / Carat | 0.917 / 22 |
Mintage Figure | 125 |
Date | 1999 |
Obverse Designer | Assorted |
Reverse Designer | Assorted |
Issuing Monarch | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Mint / Brand | The Royal Mint |
Country | Alderney & Guernsey |
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