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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Dambusters; Silver Proof
2013 year| Silver (.925) (selective gold plating) | 28.28 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 | Silver (.925) (selective gold plating) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#373961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Airplanes bombing the German dam, denomination below; gold plated legend in the center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
70TH ANNIVERSARY
THE DAMBUSTERS
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
Silver version of this coin with gold plated text "The Dambusters" was issued:- in box (minatge 1943 pieces)
- in PNC (mintage 495 pieces)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Dambusters; Silver Proof) 2013 from Guernsey coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Dambusters raid, which was a World War II operation that involved British Lancaster bombers carrying out a daring nighttime raid on several dams in Nazi Germany's Ruhr Valley. The coin's design includes an image of a Lancaster bomber, as well as the famous "bouncing bomb" that was used during the raid. The coin's selective gold plating adds an extra layer of elegance to the design, making it a truly special collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2438 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; Silver Proof) 2013 coin.
