5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Concorde: 40th Anniversary of the First Test Flight

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
Diameter 38.60 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
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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 £5
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 2009 - -
Numisquare ID 2563295350
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