5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Formation of RAF; Silver Proof
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#397383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Airplane
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
Join the
Royal Air Force
FORMATION OF
THE RAF 1918
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
1st April 2008 marks the 90th anniversary of the RAF, which was formed by the amalgamation of the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Naval Air Service. The new RAF had a wartime strength of 291.000 personnel and over 22,000 a aircraft. Their ranks included not just RAF greats such as Hugh Dowding )head of Fighter Command in WWII) and Arthur "Bomber" Harris (head of Bomber Command) but others such as cricketer Jack Hobbs, W.E. Johns (author of the famous "Biggles" books), and ballroom dancer Vernon Castle. Through the 1920s and early 1930s while the aircraft of the RAF developed in power, reliability and capability, they were still recognizably developments of WWI machines, wood-framed biplanes with open cockpits and canvas skins. From mid 1930 a new breed of military aircraft emerged - high-speed, stressed skin and closed cockpits (later pressurised) , typified by the Super-marine Spitfire and the Bf 109.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Formation of RAF; Silver Proof) 2008 from Guernsey coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Royal Air Force (RAF). The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of an RAF aircraft on the other. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among coin enthusiasts and military history buffs.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Formation of RAF; Silver Proof) 2008 coin.
