🪙 Coin Overview

• Country: Guernsey

• Year: 1956

• Denomination: 4 Doubles (1/480 of a Guernsey pound)

• Material: Bronze

• Weight: 4.82 grams

• Diameter: 25.5 mm

• Edge: Smooth

• Orientation: Medal alignment

• Mint: Heaton Mint, Birmingham, UK

• Mintage: 240,000

• Catalog Reference: KM#15

🎨 Design Details

• Obverse: Features the Guernsey coat of arms with the inscription "S'BALLIVIE INSVLE DE GERNEREVE" (Latin for "Bailiwick of the Island of Guernsey").

• Reverse: Depicts the Guernsey lily (Nerine sarniensis), with the legend "GUERNSEY FOUR DOUBLES 1956" and the designer's initials "P.V." for Paul Vincze.

  🪙 My Coin Acquisition Story

  On February 1, 2025, I attended the London Coin Fair at the Novotel London West. Amidst the bustling event, I discovered a 1956 Guernsey 4 Doubles coin—a rare find among the numerous dealers present.

  Recognizing its rarity and historical significance, I decided to add it to my collection, marking a memorable acquisition at the fair.