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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain - Supermarine Spitfire
2010 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 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 | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#391699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Colored Supermarine Spitfire, smaller plane above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
PR J
DBF
BATTTLE OF
BRITAIN
1940
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin issued in PNC:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Battle of Britain - Supermarine Spitfire 5 Pound coin from Guernsey is that it features a unique design that showcases the Supermarine Spitfire, a British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a significant role in the Battle of Britain during World War II. The coin's design also includes an image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse side, which adds to its collectibility and historical significance.
