Guernsey 2001 5 pounds
This specimen was lot 31096 in Heritage auction 3096 (Dallas, TX, March 2021), where it sold for $4,920. The catalog description[1] noted, "Guernsey: British Dependency. Elizabeth II gold Proof "100th Anniversary of Victoria's Death" 5 Pounds 2001 PR70 Ultra Cameo NGC. A scarce issue, struck to commemorate the centennial of Victoria's death. Presently the only example certified by NGC in this perfect quality, with deeply mirrored fields and frosted portraits, this offering is wholly deserving of its Ultra Cameo status. From the Paramount Collection."
Recorded mintage: 42,754 in copper-nickel, 10,000 in silver and 300 in gold.
Specification: KM 106: 28.28 g, copper-nickel, 38.6 mm diameter; KM 106a: 28.28 g, 0.925 fine silver; KM 106b: 39.94 g, 0.917 fine gold, AGW 1.1771 oz.
Catalog reference: copper-nickel: KM 106; silver: KM 106a; gold: KM 106b, Fr-30.
- Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
- Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Man & Lundy), and Anglo-Gallic coins, Pre-Decimal Issues, 5th edition, London: Sovereign Rarities, 2025.
- [1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, The Paramount Collection World & Ancient Coins: Signature Auction 3096, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.
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