5 Pounds - Elizabeth II R.J. Mitchell; Silver Proof
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.6 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 | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#397399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Shoulder portrait of R J Mitchell, one spitfire on the ground and three in the air
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
R.J. MICHELL
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
Reginald Joseph Mitchell could fairly claim to have changed the course of world history. He designed the Super-marine Spitfire - or more correctly the Super-marine Type 300 Monoplane, later to fly as the Prototype K5054. The Spitfire became world famous, especially after it played a decisive role in winning the Battle of Britain. Mitchell was born in Stoke on Trent on 20 May 1895. His parents were both teachers and he was one of five children. He worked first for Kerr Stuart, a firm of locomotive builders. Later he moved to Super-marine Aviation and between 1920 and 1936 designed 24 different aircraft of all types, from lightweight fighters to massive seaplanes and bombers. Mitchell designed the Super-marine seaplane that won Schneider Trophy three times, culminating in the victory of the S6B, giving the Trophy permanently to Britain. In 1938 the first production spitfire K9787 came out of Supermarine's Woolston works. Sadly, Mitchell died in 1937 and thus did not witness his creation's triumphs.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the famous Spitfire aircraft on the other, which was designed by R.J. Mitchell, a British engineer and aeronautical engineer who played a significant role in the development of the Spitfire.
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 (R.J. Mitchell; Silver Proof) 2008 coin.
