© Richard Thomas
© Richard Thomas
2 Pounds - Elizabeth Battle of Britain ND
1990 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 JEP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#197155 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Image of a Spitfire in flight 3/4 right overlaid on an outline of the British Isles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
50TH ANNIVERSARY 1940-1990
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Edge
Milled
Comment
Fifty years ago, the skies aver southern England became the fighting arena for those British airmen whom Churchill dubbed 'The Few'. At a crucial stage of the war, they answered the challenge to contest the mastery of the air. Their victory was shadowed by the tragic losses. One in three never returned.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal air campaign fought during World War II between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a Supermarine Spitfire, a British fighter plane that played a crucial role in the battle, on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1990) | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth (Battle of Britain) ND (1990) coin.
