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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Flying Aces; Silver Proof
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = 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#402218 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two airmen with planes above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
FLYING ACES
FIVE POUNDS
Designer: David Cornell
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Flying Aces; Silver Proof) 2008 from Jersey (British Crown dependencies) coin is that it features an error in the design. The coin was meant to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Royal Air Force, but the design mistakenly features a Spitfire plane, which did not actually enter service until 1938, a year after the 90th anniversary. This error has made the coin particularly sought after by collectors.
