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5 Pounds - Elizabeth Battle of Britain ND
1990 year| Silver (.999) | 155.56 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 155.56 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#106624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Image of a Spitfire in flight 3/4 right overlaid on a map of Britain
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
50th ANNIVERSARY 1940-1990
Engraver: Ian Rank-Broadley
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal air campaign fought during World War II between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe). The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a Supermarine Spitfire, a British fighter plane that played a crucial role in the battle, on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 50,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
