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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Boeing C47 Chinook
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#344122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pictures of the Boeing C47 Chinook helicopter
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
BOEING C47 CHINOOK
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Boeing C-47 Chinook depicted on the 2008 Gibraltar 5 Pounds coin was a British Royal Air Force (RAF) transport aircraft that saw service from 1947 to 1988. It was a versatile aircraft that played a significant role in military operations, humanitarian missions, and even served as the Royal Family's transport during the 1950s and 1960s.
