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½ Crown - Elizabeth II R.A.F.; Churchill's Famous Words
2020 year| Copper-nickel | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | ½ Crown (0.125) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#240354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
A group of pilots running with a cloud in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· NEVER WAS SO MUCH OWED ·
BY SO MANY TO SO FEW
Edge
Very finely milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a quote from Winston Churchill's famous speech "Never was so much owed by so many to so few" which he delivered during World War II, specifically during the Battle of Britain. The quote is inscribed on the coin along with an image of a Spitfire plane, which was a key aircraft used by the Royal Air Force during the war. This coin is a unique way to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain and pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the pilots who fought in the war.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (R.A.F.; Churchill's Famous Words) 2020 coin.
