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5 Pounds – Saint Helena and Ascension

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Spitfire

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Saint Helena and Ascension

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Pound

(since 1976)

Material

Diameter: 38.6 mm

Weight: 28.28 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel

Techniques: Milled, Coloured

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

Numista: #83502

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Elizabeth II

Inscription:

QUEEN ELIZABETH II

ST. HELENA ASCENSION

2008

RDM

Script: Latin

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Two Spitfires with coloured roundels in flight.

Inscription:

SPITFIRE

FIVE POUNDS

Script: Latin

Edge

Milled

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
2008	—	—	BU

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