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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Naval Aviation - Black Cats
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#385723 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Three helicopters, logo on left, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BLACK CATS
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin issued in PNC:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Naval Aviation - Black Cats) 2009 from Jersey (British Crown dependencies) made of Copper-nickel weighing 28.28 g is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Fleet Air Arm, the aviation branch of the Royal Navy. The coin's design depicts a scene of a naval aviator in a "black cat" squadron, which was a nickname given to the Fleet Air Arm's 825 Naval Air Squadron. The design also includes the inscription "Black Cats" and the years "1937-2012" to signify the anniversary being commemorated. This coin is a rare and collectible item that would be of interest to coin collectors and military history enthusiasts.
