© The Royal Mint, 2020
© The Royal Mint, 2020
25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain; Gold Proof
2020 year| Gold (.9999) | 7.8 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 25 Pounds 25 GBP = USD 33 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#267308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Airmen running to their planes with enemy aircraft overhead
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
GB
1940
Engraver: Gary Breeze
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Struck by The Royal Mint and only issued as part of a 2-coin set, in collaboration with The Czech Mint, featuring a $10 coin issued on behalf of Niue. The coin is a redesign of the 2015 Royal Mint release commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a £2 silver proof was also struck. Issue Limit: 300© The Royal Mint, 2020
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal air campaign fought between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during World War II. The coin's design features an image of a Supermarine Spitfire, a British fighter plane that played a crucial role in the battle, along with the dates "1940-2020" and the inscription "Battle of Britain." The coin's gold composition and proof finish add to its collectibility and commemorative value.
