5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain, 1940; Silver Proof Issue) 2010 front 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain, 1940; Silver Proof Issue) 2010 back
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain, 1940; Silver Proof Issue) 2010 photo

5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain, 1940; Silver Proof Issue

2010 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Alderney (Guernsey)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2010
Value
5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54
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
References
Numista
N#207265
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Fighter planes

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Battle
of Britain
1940

Engraver: Thomas Docherty

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates 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 a Supermarine Spitfire, a British fighter plane that played a crucial role in the battle, along with the dates "1940" and "2010" to mark the anniversary. The coin's silver content and proof finish also add to its collectibility and numismatic value.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2010  20000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Battle of Britain, 1940; Silver Proof Issue) 2010 coin.