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25 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain
| Issuer | States of Jersey |
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| Year | 1990 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Third portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, as designed by Raphael David Maklouf, showing the Queen wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara and a draped neckline. The legend ELIZABETH II · BAILIWICK OF JERSEY · encircles the bust along the upper periphery, with the denomination 25 POUNDS inscribed along the lower field. The portrait is rendered in high relief against a mirror-polished proof field. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II · BAILIWICK OF JERSEY · 25 POUNDS · |
| Reverse description | A low-flying Supermarine Spitfire fighter aircraft is depicted in dynamic right-facing profile, capturing the iconic silhouette associated with the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain. A second aircraft appears in the background above, evoking the aerial combat of the 1940 campaign. The legend BATTLE OF BRITAIN arcs along the upper periphery, with the commemorative inscription 50th ANNIVERSARY 1940-1990 running along the lower border. The design is executed in high relief against a highly polished proof field, emphasizing the aerodynamic form of the aircraft. |
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