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5 Pounds - Charles III Dambusters; Silver Proof
2023 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured, Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#369128 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pilots and planes, Union Jack flag in background, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE DAMBUSTERS 80TH ANNIVERSARY
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: David Lawrence
Edge
Milled
Comment
Issued individually and in set with Guernsey coin and medal.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that it commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Dambusters raid, a daring operation during World War II where a squadron of British Lancaster bombers carried out a nighttime attack on several dams in Nazi Germany's Ruhr Valley, causing significant damage to the enemy's infrastructure and industrial capabilities. The coin's design features an image of King Charles III, who was a young pilot during the war and flew missions as part of the Dambusters squadron. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
