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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Vickers VC
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#344121 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pictures of the Vickers VC10
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
VICKERS VC10
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Vickers VC10 coin, minted in 2008, features a unique design that showcases the Vickers VC10 aircraft, which was a British jet airliner that took its maiden flight in 1962. The coin's design also includes an image of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as the inscription "Gibraltar" and the coin's denomination, "5 Pounds." This coin is made of sterling silver (.925) and weighs 28.28 grams. It is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors.
