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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambusters; Gold Proof
2013 year| Gold | 39.94 g | 38.61 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 | Gold |
| Weight | 39.94 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#400649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Airplanes bombing the German dam, denomination below; legend in the center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
70TH ANNIVERSARY
THE DAMBUSTERS
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
Gold version of this coin was issued in PNC (mintage 10 pieces):
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound - Elizabeth II (Dambusters; Gold Proof) 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 includes an image of a Lancaster bomber flying over a dam, along with the inscription "Dambusters 70th Anniversary" and the dates "1943-2013." The coin's gold proof finish adds an extra layer of elegance and rarity to this collectible piece.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Gold Proof) 2013 coin.
