5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambusters
2013 year| Copper-nickel | 30 g | 38.3 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 38.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#75961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound - Elizabeth II (Dambusters) 2013 coin from Guernsey features a unique design that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters raid, a daring World War II operation in which a squadron of British Lancaster bombers carried out a nighttime attack on several dams in Nazi Germany's Ruhr Valley. The coin's design depicts an image of a Lancaster bomber flying over a dam, with the words "Dambusters 70th Anniversary" inscribed above it. This coin is a rare and collectible item, with only a limited number minted, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
