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2 Sovereigns - Elizabeth II Dunkirk Evacuation
2020 year| Gold (.9167) (22 ct) | 16 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Harrington & Byrne |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 2 Sovereigns 2 GGP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (22 ct) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#348713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
The flotilla of merchant boats, fishing boats, yachts and lifeboats called into service by Britain, the British and French flags above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DUNKIRK 80TH ANNIVERARY
1940-2020
DUNKIRK
DOUBLE SOVEREIGN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Photos with permission of © Thomson Roddick Auctioneers & Valuers / www.thomsonroddick.com:Interesting fact
The Dunkirk Evacuation coin from Alderney (Guernsey) features a unique design that commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Dunkirk Evacuation, also known as Operation Dynamo, which took place during World War II in 1940. The coin's design depicts a soldier looking out towards the sea, symbolizing the hope and rescue that the evacuation represented for the soldiers who were stranded on the beaches of Dunkirk. The coin's gold composition and 22-carat weight make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
