Lot 158: Guernsey 2004 D-Day 60th Anniversary Five Pounds Coin
A Guernsey 2004 Five Pounds coin, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the D-Day landings. The reverse design by David Cornell depicts Allied soldiers storming a beach supported by landing craft and naval vessels, with a Spitfire aircraft in the sky above and a centrally positioned red poppy detail. The reverse is struck with the legends 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY and FIVE POUNDS. The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley. The coin is housed in a card presentation pack titled OPERATION OVERLORD 1944 – 2004 D-DAY COIN PRESENTATION PACK, featuring historical photography and the logo of THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION. The folder displays the text 60TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE and contains printed technical specifications identifying the COUNTRY OF ISSUE: GUERNSEY.
Weight: 28.28g
Diameter: 38.61mm.
Condition report:
The reverse of the coin is in uncirculated condition with no evidence of handling marks, contact marks, or toning (photo 2). The presentation pack is well-preserved with sharp edges and no significant surface scuffing or creasing (photo 1). The coin remains protected within its original card mount and outer plastic sleeve.
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