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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II AVRO
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| 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 | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#344129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pictures of the AVRO 504
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
AVRO 504
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (AVRO 504) 2008 coin from Gibraltar is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first human spaceflight by Yuri Gagarin. The coin's reverse side depicts an image of Gagarin in his space suit, surrounded by the inscription "50th Anniversary of the First Human Spaceflight" and the dates "1961-2011." This coin is a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and space history buffs alike.
