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10 Dollars Battle of Britain
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1996-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 10 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1997-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#176083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Air battle showing Spitfires and German bombers, with vapour trails and burning aircraft above value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
$10
Edge
Finely milled
Comment
Part of a small series celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the end of World War IIInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Sierra Leone 10 Dollars (Battle of Britain) 2005 silver coin is that it features an error in the inscription on the reverse side. The coin was minted with the wrong date, showing "1940" instead of "1945," which is the actual year of the Battle of Britain. This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a rare and valuable piece in the numismatic community.
