© lanapol88
© lanapol88
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambusters
2018 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = 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#373653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lancaster Bombers in flight with background detail of the bouncing bomb
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
DAMBUSTERS
75th ANNIVERSARY
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Operation Chastise, commonly known as the Dambusters Raid, was an attack on German dams carried out on the night of 16/17 May 1943 by 617 Squadron RAF Bomber Command, later called the Dam Busters, using special "bouncing bombs" developed by Barnes Wallis. The Möhne and Edersee dams were breached, causing catastrophic flooding of the Ruhr valley and of villages in the Eder valley; the Sorpe Dam sustained only minor damage. Two hydroelectric power stations were destroyed and several more damaged. Factories and mines were also damaged and destroyed. An estimated 1,600 civilians – about 600 Germans and 1,000 enslaved labourers, mainly Soviet – were killed by the flooding. Despite rapid repairs by the Germans, production did not return to normal until September. The RAF lost 56 aircrew, with 53 dead and 3 captured, amid losses of 8 aircraft.Interesting fact
The 5 Pound - Elizabeth II (Dambusters) 2018 coin from Alderney (Guernsey) is a unique and interesting coin due to its connection to the famous World War II operation, Operation Chastise, also known as the "Dambusters" raid. This operation was a daring mission carried out by the Royal Air Force's 617 Squadron, which aimed to attack and destroy several German dams using specially modified Lancaster bombers. The coin's design features an image of the famous Avro Lancaster bomber, along with the operation's name and the dates of the mission. This coin serves as a commemoration of the bravery and skill of the aircrews who took part in this historic operation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2018 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Dambusters) 2018 coin.
