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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#151901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Portraits of Air Chief Marshal Keith Park and 2 men
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
19.05.08 FIRST DAY OF ISSUE - NAURU - DESIGNEROF THE HAWKER HURRICANEInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain) 2008 from Jersey (British Crown dependencies) made of Copper-nickel weighing 28.28 g is that it was minted to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal air campaign fought between the Royal Air Force (RAF) and the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during World War II. 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 side. The coin's mintage was limited to 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and history buffs.
