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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Sir Douglas Bader
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 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 | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Portraits of Group Captain Sir Leonard Cheshire VC and Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader with aircraft above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
FLYING LEGENDS
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the coin is that Sir Douglas Bader, whose image appears on the coin, was a British pilot who lost his legs during World War II and went on to become a successful fighter ace. Despite his disability, he continued to fly and led several successful missions, earning him the respect and admiration of his peers. His story is an inspiration to many and is a testament to the strength and determination of the human spirit.
