Obverse © London Coins Ltd / www.londoncoins.co.uk – Reverse © cambridgeshire_coins
Obverse © London Coins Ltd / www.londoncoins.co.uk – Reverse © cambridgeshire_coins
1 Pound - Elizabeth II Dunkirk Evacuation
2020 year| Gold (.9167) (22 ct) | 8 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 (.9167) (22 ct) |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#351773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The flotilla of merchant boats, fishing boats, yachts and lifeboats called into service by Britain, the British and French flags above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUNKIRK 80TH ANNIVERARY
1940-2020
DUNKIRK
ONE POUND
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Photo with permission of © cambridgeshire_coins:Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Dunkirk Evacuation, a significant event in World War II where Allied soldiers were evacuated from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, in 1940. The coin's design features a depiction of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, who were the monarchs at the time of the evacuation, and the reverse side features a representation of the evacuation itself. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
