5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (2006 FIFA World Cup)
Guernsey • 5 Pounds • Silver (.925) • 2006
- Denomination
- 5 Pounds
- Issuer
- Guernsey
- Struck
- 2006
- Composition
- Silver (.925)
- Currency
- Pound
- Weight
- 28.28 g
- Diameter
- 38.6 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 173
Where to find one
Search for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (2006 FIFA World Cup) on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
This 5-pound coin was issued by the Bailiwick of Guernsey in 2006 to commemorate the FIFA World Cup held in Germany. As part of a widespread trend among Commonwealth nations to mark international sporting events through commemorative numismatics, the coin served as both a legal tender piece and a collectible souvenir for football enthusiasts and coin collectors alike.
The design features traditional numismatic portraiture of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, common to Guernsey coinage of the era, while the reverse incorporates motifs celebrating the spirit of the tournament. The aesthetic was intended to bridge the gap between formal state currency and the global popular culture surrounding the World Cup, reflecting the island's ongoing tradition of producing thematic coins for a global collector market.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real coins collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (2006 FIFA World Cup)
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (2006 FIFA World Cup) is a coin in the Coins catalog on collecto.rs. Guernsey • 5 Pounds • Silver (.925) • 2006. Catalog data is sourced from Numista. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this coin yet — adding yours would make you the first.
How many collectors track 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (2006 FIFA World Cup) on collecto.rs?
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (2006 FIFA World Cup) doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (2006 FIFA World Cup)?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your coin, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other coins collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (2006 FIFA World Cup) catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (2006 FIFA World Cup) is sourced from Numista. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is tracking coins free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Tracking your coins is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every coin you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free