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coin, commemorative

human history
  • Other Name

    5 pound coin: States of Jersey Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary 1940-1990 (descriptive name)

  • Description

    States of Jersey Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary 1940-1990

    obverse: coroneted Queen Elizabeth II facing right; legend: ELIZABETH II . BAILIWICK OF JERSEY . FIVE POUNDS

    reverse: Spitfire aircraft over outline of British Isles; legend: BATTLE OF BRITAIN / 50TH ANNIVERSARY 1940-1990

    markings: medallist's initials reverse on map lower left-hand-side: RB

    silver coin in plastic casing in coin box with hinged lid; case has black velvet lining with inset for coin and white satin lining g inside lid printed in black with coat of arms and ROYAL MINT

    parts:

    .1: silver coin

    .2 coin case

    .3 information card

    .4 plastic case (lidded)

    design:

    obverse: Raphael Maklouf

    reverse: Ian Rank Broadley

    struck by Royal Mint

    issued by: States of Jersey, UK

    coin measurements: diameter: 65mm

    weight: 5 ounces

  • Place
    United Kingdom
  • Associated Place

    Jersey/Channel Islands/British Isles/Europe

  • Other Id

    nn#09 (no number)

    2015.x.94 (temporary accession number)

  • Department

    History

    War History

coin, commemorative 2015.x.94

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  • coin, commemorative 2015.x.94
  • coin, commemorative 2015.x.94
  • coin, commemorative 2015.x.94
  • coin, commemorative 2015.x.94
  • coin, commemorative 2015.x.94

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