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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambusters
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 14.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GGP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#408133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lancaster Bombers in flight with background detail of the bouncing bomb
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO POUNDS
DAMBUSTERS
75th ANNIVERSARY
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Operation Chastise, commonly known as the Dambusters Raid, was an attack on German dams carried out on the night of 16/17 May 1943 by 617 Squadron RAF Bomber Command, later called the Dam Busters, using special "bouncing bombs" developed by Barnes Wallis.
Interesting fact
The 2018 Alderney (Guernsey) Elizabeth II "Dambusters" silver coin features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of the famous World War II operation, Operation Chastise, which was carried out by the Royal Air Force's 617 Squadron. The operation involved the use of specially modified Lancaster bombers to attack and damage several German dams, which had a significant impact on the German war effort. The coin's design features an image of a Lancaster bomber flying over a dam, along with the inscription "Dambusters 75th Anniversary" and the dates "1943-2018." This coin is a rare and collectible item that is sure to be of interest to coin collectors and history buffs alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 499 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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