5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Airplane and Tank) 2008 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Airplane and Tank) 2008 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Airplane and Tank) 2008 photo
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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Airplane and Tank

2008 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2008
Value
5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55
Currency
Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#81543
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

World War One airplane and tank over words

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LEST WE FORGET
FIVE POUNDS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of an airplane and a tank on the reverse side, which represents the history and military presence of Gibraltar.