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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Dambusters
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 10 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GGP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#408132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lancaster Bombers in flight with background detail of the bouncing bomb
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE POUND
DAMBUSTERS
75th ANNIVERSARY
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Operation Chastise, commonly known as the Dambusters Raid, was an attack on German dams carried out on the night of 16/17 May 1943 by 617 Squadron RAF Bomber Command, later called the Dam Busters, using special "bouncing bombs" developed by Barnes Wallis.
Interesting fact
The 2018 Alderney (Guernsey) 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Dambusters) coin is unique in that it features a special design commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Dambusters raid, which was a World War II operation that involved British Lancaster bombers carrying out a daring nighttime raid on several dams in Nazi Germany's Ruhr Valley. The coin's design features an image of a Lancaster bomber flying over a dam, along with the inscription "Dambusters 75th Anniversary" and the dates "1943-2018." This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sure to be of interest to coin collectors and history buffs alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 499 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Dambusters) 2018 coin.
