© Westminster Collection
© Westminster Collection
2 Pounds 100 Anniversary of the birth of Donald Campbell - Bluebird K7; Silver Proof
2021 year| Silver (.925) (outer ring 24c gold plated) | 12 g | 28.4 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GGP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (outer ring 24c gold plated) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#384032 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Donald Campbell, the coin features his Bluebird K7 with which he broke the water speed record, and his signature, theme and dates
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1921 • DONALD CAMPBELL CBE • 2021 BLUEBIRD K7 - 276 MPH
Engraver: David Young
Edge
Milled
Comment
Campbell is surely one of the most legendary figures in British history – he famously broke the land and water speed records in the same year in his famous Bluebird vehicles before sadly passing in a crash during his final water speed attempt.Coin was issued in a pair with second one from the series in a box (mintage 995):
And in individual PNC (mintage 145) which make the total mintage 1140 pieces:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Bluebird K7, a jet-powered boat that Donald Campbell used to set a world water speed record of 555.61 km/h (344.70 mph) on Coniston Water in England in 1967. The coin's design also includes an image of Campbell himself, along with the anniversary dates and the name of the boat. This coin is a special commemoration of Campbell's achievement and is a must-have for any coin collector or enthusiast of speed records.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1140 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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