© MMowiec
© MMowiec
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II The Battle of Britain - Supermarine Spitfire
2010 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#391697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Colourized Spitfire
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE POUNDS
DBF
RS T
BATTLE OF BRITAIN
1940
Edge
Milled
Comment
Coin issued in PNC:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal air campaign fought during World War II. The coin's design depicts a Supermarine Spitfire, a British single-seat fighter aircraft that played a crucial role in the battle, soaring above the English Channel. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side showcases the Spitfire in flight, with the years "1940" and "2010" inscribed on either side of the aircraft. This coin is a special edition issued by Jersey, one of the British Crown dependencies, and is made of copper-nickel, weighing 28.28 grams.
