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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Operation Chastise
| Issuer | Gibraltar |
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| Year | 2018 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing effigy of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem, as designed by Raphael David Maklouf. The sovereign's portrait is rendered in high relief with fine detail to the crown and facial features. The circular legend reading 'ELIZABETH II · D · G · REGINA · GIBRALTAR · 2018 ·' surrounds the effigy, with the denomination 'ONE POUND' inscribed below the portrait in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | A dynamic low-level bombing scene commemorating the 75th anniversary of Operation Chastise, the famous 1943 RAF 617 Squadron 'Dambusters' raid. The central field depicts Avro Lancaster heavy bombers flying at extremely low altitude over a reservoir, with explosions erupting from the dam structure visible in the middle ground and searchlight beams raking the sky above. The composition conveys the dramatic and perilous nature of the mission. The legend '75TH ANNIVERSARY' arcs along the upper rim, with 'OPERATION CHASTISE' inscribed along the lower border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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