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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II History of the RAF - C47 Dakota
2007 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#343478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE RAF
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
C47 DAKOTA
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The C-47 Dakota aircraft featured on the coin was a vital part of the Royal Air Force's (RAF) history, playing a crucial role in military operations during World War II and beyond. The Dakota was a versatile transport plane that could carry up to 28 troops or 18 stretchers, and was used for a variety of missions, including parachute drops, glider towing, and supply transportation. The aircraft also saw service in the Berlin Airlift and was used by the RAF for several decades.
