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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 2008,4194.861
Denomination: penny, 5
Description: Cupronickel coin. (whole); Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to the centre with inscription around. (obverse); Image of Jonathan the giant tortoise. Denomination below. (reverse)
Producer name: Made by: Royal Mint
Authority: Ruler: HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom
Production date: 1998
Production place: Issued in: St Helena (dependent state); Minted in: Llantrisant; Issued in: Ascension Island (Atlantic Ocean)
Materials: cupronickel
Dimensions: Diameter: 18 millimetres; Weight: 3.30 grammes
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Location: Not on display
Subjects: king/queen; reptile
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: HM Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom; Named in inscription & portrayed: Jonathan the Giant Tortoise
Acquisition name: Donated by: Royal Mint
Acquisition date: 2008
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 2008,4194.861

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