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20 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of the Atlantic - Churchill
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 7.77 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 20 Pounds 20 GIP = USD 26 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 7.77 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#334646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A design depicting Winston Churchill in the background with merchant navy ships in the foreground
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC
The Battle of the Atlantic was the dominating factor all through the war.
1939 – 1945
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Official Merchant Navy silver coin - made from genuine recovered silver from WWII shipwreck SS GairsoppaInteresting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, which was a crucial naval battle during World War II. The coin features an image of Sir Winston Churchill, who played a significant role in the battle as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
