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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II Gulf War
| Issuer | Guernsey |
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| Year | 2008 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II after the fourth definitive portrait by Ian Rank-Broadley, depicted wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara with drop earrings and a necklace visible at the truncation. The legend ELIZABETH II BAILIWICK OF GUERNSEY arcs around the upper periphery, with the date 2008 positioned at the lower right. The engraver's initials IRB appear at the base of the neck truncation. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field depicts a dynamic composition commemorating RAF operations during the Gulf War of 1991, featuring multiple RAF aircraft in flight — including what appear to be Tornado GR1 jets — shown in formation across the upper and middle field, with ground forces comprising military vehicles and armoured tanks rendered in the lower portion. The inscription HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination FIVE POUNDS is prominently engraved along the lower rim. The legend GULF WAR 1991 appears in the mid-right field. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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