5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Concorde: 40th Anniversary of the First Test Flight
5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Concorde: 40th Anniversary of the First Test Flight
€221,088.00
Issuer
Tristan da Cunha
Year
2009
Type
Non-circulating coin
Value
5 Pounds
Currency
Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition
Gold (.999) plated silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Dimensions
38.60 mm
Thickness
Shape and Technique
Round Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Effigy of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
HRH MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II •
TDC
2009
Reverse description
Pictures the famous aircraft Concorde, which has been retired from service, along with its specifications and a small piece of the aircraft titanium alloy heat shield.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
FORTIETH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE
CONCORDE
FIRST TEST FLIGHT
1969-2009
CREW 3
HEIGHT 40`0`
LENGTH 202` 4`
RANGE 4,500MI
MAXIMUM SPEED
MACH2.2(1,450MPH)
SERVICE CEILING
11.3 MILES
CLIMB
5000FT/MIN
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