1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain - Spitfire
2020 year| Gold (.9167) | 7.98 g | 22.05 mm |
| Issuer | Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 1 Sovereign 1 IMP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 7.98 g |
| Diameter | 22.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#403010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Spitfire planes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
80TH ANNIVERSARY
Engraver: Andy Walker
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Battle of Britain was an air battle which took place between the fall of France in May 1940 and the cancellation of Operation Sea Lion (the planned invasion of Britain) in October 1940.
The British won the battle through a combination of superior tactics, the advantage of fighting on home-ground, greater aircraft production and of course, the bravery and skill of the RAF servicemen and women themselves. If the Battle of Britain had been won by the Germans, it is commonly perceived that they would have successfully invaded and occupied Britain, and causing Churchill to say after the battle that: “Never in the field of human conflict had so much been owed by so many to so few.”
Coin issued in set of 4 coins (mintage 80 sets) - photos from Chards Coin and Bullion Dealer:
Coin issued also individually in box (mintage 495 pieces) - photos from © Lacy Scott & Knight LLP / www.lskauctioncentre.co.uk
Interesting fact
The 1 Sovereign - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain - Spitfire) 2020 coin from the Isle of Man features a unique design that commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, with a depiction of a Supermarine Spitfire aircraft on the reverse side. This coin is made of gold (.9167) and weighs 7.98 grams. Its unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts and history buffs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 575 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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