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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambuster Raid
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| 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, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#355519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ruhr river dam busting roller bombs, 1943
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DAMBUSTER RAID
FIVE POUNDS
Engraver: David Cornell
Edge
Reeded
Comment
CoA:Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin - Elizabeth II (Dambuster Raid) 2005 from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is an interesting coin because it commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Dambuster Raid, a World War II operation in which a squadron of British Lancaster bombers carried out a daring nighttime raid on several dams in Nazi Germany's Ruhr Valley. The coin's design features an image of the famous bouncing bomb used in the raid, as well as the operation's code name, "Operation Chastise." This coin is a unique and meaningful way to remember and honor the brave individuals who took part in this significant historical event.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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