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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain - Boulton Paul Defiant
2010 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#267056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Colored Boulton Paul Defiant, smaller plane above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
DBF
BATTTLE OF
BRITAIN
1940
Interesting fact
The Boulton Paul Defiant was a British turret fighter aircraft that played a significant role during the Battle of Britain in World War II. It was designed to have a high level of maneuverability and was equipped with a rear-mounted gun turret, which made it a formidable opponent in dogfights. Despite its successes, the Defiant was eventually replaced by more advanced fighter aircraft as the war progressed. The coin's design featuring the Defiant is a nod to Guernsey's history and its contribution to the war effort.
