5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Gulf War
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#413049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four fighter planes
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
GULF WAR 1991
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
The Gulf War was initiated by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait and lasted from 2nd August 1990 to 28th February 1991. It involved an action against Iraq by a coalition force authorised by the United Nations, comprising elements from 35 nations. They began building up forces in Saudi Arabia, known as Operation Desert Shield, with Britain's contribution code-named Operation Granby. With 24 hours the RAF landed a squadron of AD Tornado F3s, which were conducting Defensive Counter Air operations within two hours. 48 hours later a squadron of Jaguar fighter-bombers was deployed in Oman. Nimrod MR2s played a vital role in maintaining the economic embargo of Iraq. Once hostilities started (Code-named Operation Desert Storm) only the RAF's Tornado GR1s were capable of delivering airfield denial weapons at night and at ultra low level. By day RAF Jaguars attacked artillery positions, ammunition dumps and missile site. After 38 days of intensive air attacks, the land campaign began.
Coin was issued in PNC:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Gulf War) 2008 coin from Guernsey is that it was issued to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the liberation of Guernsey from German occupation during World War II. The coin features a unique design that includes an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Guernsey coastline and the words "Liberation 1945" on the other. The coin was produced in a limited quantity of 10,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
