2006 Victoria Cross Five Pound Silver Proof Channel Islands Coin Set

Eighteen-coin collectors set from The Royal Mint, dedicated to recipients of the Victoria Cross, issued to mark its 150th anniversary.

The Victoria Cross is Britain's highest military award for bravery, introduced in 1856.  This premium silver proof Five Pound set features coins from Alderney, Guernsey and Jersey, designed by sculptor Michael Hibbit and inspired by the acts of valour of 18 VC heroes.

• Each of these coins is struck in 28.28 grams of solid .925 sterling silver with a proof finish
• The obverses of these Victoria Cross coins all display a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
• Limited edition 2006 set - supplied in the original case with informative certificates of authenticity