5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Short Sunderland
2008 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GIP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#344132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pictures of the Short Sunderland
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
SHORT SUNDERLAND
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Elizabeth II (Short Sunderland) 2008 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is a unique piece as it features a special design on its reverse side, showcasing a Short Sunderland flying boat in flight. This design was chosen to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the first flight of the Short Sunderland, which took place in 1938.
