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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Battle of Britain 1940
| Issuer | States of Guernsey |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a dynamic Battle of Britain scene commemorating the Royal Air Force's defence of Britain in 1940. In the foreground, ground crew are shown scrambling beside a Spitfire aircraft, while a running aircrew figure dominates the right of the composition. Above, a formation of RAF fighter aircraft is shown in flight against an open field. The legend HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE arcs around the upper portion, with BATTLE OF BRITAIN 1940 inscribed centrally across a raised band, and FIVE POUNDS appearing along the lower border. |
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| Mintage | 2008 - BU |
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