© Real Casa de la Moneda
© Real Casa de la Moneda
1.5 Euro Bell X
2020 year| Copper-nickel | 15 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Spain |
|---|---|
| King | Felipe VI (2014-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 1.5 Euro 1.50 EUR = USD 1.65 |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#272341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Two-bladed propeller in central circle, in outer ring two turbines separated from each other by lines.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORIA DE LA AVIACIÓN
1,5 EURO
M
Translation: History of aviation
Edge
Plain
Comment
On 14 October 1947, taking off from the Muroc Field Base (today Edwards Base), the Bell X-1 experimental plane was the first aircraft in history to exceed the speed of sound, reaching 1,127 Km/h (Mach 1.06) at an altitude of 13,000 m, which produced the characteristic “bang” when it broke the sound barrier above the Mojave desert. It had previously been launched into the air at an altitude of 7,000 m from the cargo hold of a transformed Boeing B-29 “Superfortress” bomber. It had straight short wings (with an 8.5-m wingspan) and was painted in a bright orange colour for greater visibility so that it could be located in case of accident.On this flight the X-1 was piloted by the USAF captain Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager, who gave the plane the nickname of “Glamorous Glennis” in tribute to his wife. Later, on 26 March 1948, with Yeager at the flight controls, the X-1 attained a speed of 1,540 Km/h (Mach 1.45) at an altitude of 21,900 m. This speed and altitude had never previously been achieved by a manned aircraft. Today the Bell X-1 is on display in the Smithsonian Institute of Washington D.C. (USA).
Interesting fact
The Bell X-1 coin, released in 2020, commemorates the 70th anniversary of the first supersonic flight, which was achieved by Chuck Yeager on October 14, 1947. The coin's design features an image of the Bell X-1 rocket-powered aircraft, which was used by Yeager for the historic flight. The coin's obverse side features the coat of arms of Spain and the inscription "1,5 EURO". The coin's reverse side features an image of Chuck Yeager in the cockpit of the Bell X-1, along with the inscription "CHUCK YEAGER" and "70 ANIVERSARIO VUELO SUPERSONICO" (70th anniversary of the supersonic flight).
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 M | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1.5 Euro (Bell X-1) 2020 coin.
