Una & The Lion

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Description

A replica of the 1839 design by William Wyon, Victoria, depicted as Una from the Edmund Spenser poem The Faerie Queene, is shown leading the British Lion.

DIRIGE DEUS GRESSUS MEOS (May God direct my steps) surrounds the design.

Specification
Date of Issue2019
Issuing AuthorityAlderney
DenominationFive Pounds
Material24ct Gold
Weight36.68g
Diameter38.6mm
EdgeMilled
ObversePortrait of Queen Elizabeth II