5 Crown - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain) 2015 front 5 Crown - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain) 2015 back
5 Crown - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain) 2015 photo
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5 Crown - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain

2015 year
Silver 155.52 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
5 Crowns 5⁄4 IMP = USD 1.64
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver
Weight
155.52 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#358053
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A British Spitfire flying over the White Cliffs of Dover with a German Messerschmitt on its tail

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
5 CROWN
PM

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Battle of Britain is the name given to the Second World War air campaign instigated by the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) against the United Kingdom during 1940.

Interesting fact

The 5 Crown coin - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain) 2015 from Isle of Man (British Crown dependencies) made of Silver weighing 155.52 g features an error in the design. The coin was minted with an incorrect reverse design, which was meant for a different coin. Instead of featuring the usual effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, the coin bears the image of a spitfire plane, which was meant for a different coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a rare and unique piece in the numismatic world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015 PM 99 - - - - - -

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