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5 Pounds (Battle of Britain) – Alderney

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 60th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain

Context

Year: 2000

Country: British Crown dependencies

Issuer: Alderney

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1971)

Total mintage: 15,000

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Silver weight: 26.16 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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flip

REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #21a

Numista: #45701

Value

Exchange value: 5 GGP

Bullion value: $75.57

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II right-facing bust in George IV State Diadem, legend around, date below.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II ALDERNEY

RDM

2000

Translation:

ELIZABETH II ALDERNEY

RDM

2000

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Spitfire and Hurricane pilot.

Inscription:

60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN

FIVE POUNDS

Script: Latin

Designer: Anthony Hansard

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2000	—	15,000	Proof

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