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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambusters Raid
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#388902 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Lancaster Bomber plane flying over a breached dam.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
DAMBUSTERS RAID
1943
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 5 Pound coin issued by Guernsey in 2008 to commemorate the 65th anniversary of the Dambusters Raid has a unique feature - it contains a small piece of aluminum from one of the original Lancaster bombers that took part in the raid. This adds a tangible piece of history to the coin, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
