© with permission of: 2madbulldogs
© with permission of: 2madbulldogs
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain
2020 year| Gold (.375) | 2.75 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GGP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.375) |
| Weight | 2.75 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#331351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The emblem of The Royal Air Force with the motto, in the background names of the 16 countries whose pilots fought in The battle of Britain
Script: Latin
Lettering:
80TH ANNIVERSARY
PER ARDUA AD ASTRA
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Translation:
80TH ANNIVERSARY
THROUGH ADVERSITY TO THE STARS
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Below photo with permission of: © 2madbulldogsInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal air campaign fought during World War II between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a Spitfire aircraft, which played a crucial role in the battle, on the other. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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