2006 Victoria Cross Five Pound Silver Proof Channel Islands Coin Set
Eighteen-coin collectors set from [The Royal Mint](file:///buy-coins/the-royal-mint/), dedicated to recipients of the [Victoria Cross](https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/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](file:///buy-coins/5-five-pounds/) set features coins from [Alderney](file:///buy-coins/alderney/), [Guernsey](file:///buy-coins/guernsey/) and [Jersey](file:///buy-coins/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](file:///buy-coins/proof/) - The obverses of these Victoria Cross coins all display a portrait of [Queen Elizabeth II](file:///buy-coins/elizabeth-ii/) - Limited edition 2006 set - supplied in the original case with informative certificates of authenticity