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  • 5 Cents 1986-1998, KM# 45, Bermuda, Elizabeth II
  • 5 Cents 1986-1998, KM# 45, Bermuda, Elizabeth II
Description

Bermuda is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic Ocean. The capital city is Hamilton. Bermuda is self-governing, with its own constitution and its own government, which enacts local laws, while the United Kingdom retains responsibility for defence and foreign relations. Bermuda was originally discovered in 1503 by Spanish explorer Juan de Bermúdez, after whom the islands are named.

Obverse

Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the George IV State Diadem.

The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace.

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

BERMUDA ELIZABETH II
RDM

Reverse

Bermuda blue angelfish left.

A Bermuda blue angelfish, Holacanthus bermudensis, usually called just Blue Angelfish, is a species of marine angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae. It is blue-brown in color with green hues and bright yellow on the tip of its tail and fins. Their young, however, have a completely different coloration. A young blue angelfish is dark blue with a yellow tail and some yellow on its fins. It also has vertical blue bars on its body. As it ages, the bars fade away and the body color becomes lighter and some browns and greens are added. The Bermuda blue angelfish can live up to 20 years.

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

FIVE CENTS
1993

Edge

5 Cents

3rd portrait
KM# 45 Schön# 45
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 5 g
Diameter 21.21 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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