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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II RAF Bomber Command; 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 |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Facing portraits of Barnes Wallis, Roy Chadwick and Guy Gibson with bomber above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
RAF BOMBER COMMAND
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Bomber Command, which played a significant role in World War II. The coin's design features an image of an Avro Lancaster bomber, one of the most iconic aircraft used by the RAF during the war. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who was the monarch at the time of the coin's issuance. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
