Lot 300: Alderney 2005 End of World War II 60th Anniversary 925 Silver Proof Five Pound Coin

An Alderney five pound commemorative coin struck in 925 silver to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. The obverse features the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with the inscriptions ELIZABETH II, ALDERNEY, and the year 2005. The reverse depicts several figures celebrating with flags and a shield marked COMMEMORATION, surrounded by the text END OF WORLD WAR II 60th ANNIVERSARY and the denomination FIVE POUNDS. The coin is struck with a proof finish, exhibiting mirror-like fields and frosted relief. It is presented within a clear plastic protective capsule.