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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Concorde Takes the Speed Record
2006 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| 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#388813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concorde Taking the Speed Record
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORDE TAKES THE SPEED RECORD
MAR 26 1974
Concorde
M 2.23
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Concorde Takes the Speed Record coin was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Concorde's maiden flight, which took place on March 2, 1969. The Concorde was a supersonic jet that could travel at speeds up to Mach 2.04 (1,354 mph or 2,180 km/h), making it the fastest commercial airliner in the world at the time. The coin's design features an image of the Concorde in flight, along with the speed record it achieved.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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