Bailiwick of Guernsey 5 pounds British Warship Mary Rosesilver silver coin 2009

The 2009 Bailiwick of Guernsey £5 silver coin “Mary Rose” is a numismatic tribute to one of the most famous warships in British naval history. Struck in proof quality, the coin captures both the grandeur and the tragedy of this Tudor vessel. On the obverse is the elegant portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a royal diadem, created by Ian Rank-Broadley. Around the effigy runs the legend ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY 2009, confirming the issuing authority and year. The reverse is dominated by a finely detailed depiction of the Mary Rose, the pride of King Henry VIII’s fleet. Shown with fully unfurled sails and towering masts, the ship cuts through stylized waves, while in the background flames and smoke suggest a dramatic naval scene. The inscriptions FIVE POUNDS above and MARY ROSE below frame the composition. The Mary Rose, launched in 1511, served as a flagship of the English navy until her sudden sinking in 1545 during battle. Rediscovered and raised from the seabed in 1982, she has since become a national symbol preserved in Portsmouth’s historic dockyard. Struck in sterling silver and finished to proof standard, this coin combines artistic design, historical commemoration, and collectible rarity, making it highly desirable for admirers of maritime history and naval heritage.

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