F-35 Lightning II First Flight Challenge Coin

€356,868.00
LocationUnited States
Year2006
TypeCommemorative medals/Event medal
Composition
Weight28 g
Diameter40 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
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Obverse descriptionA black rim and black field are separated by a red ring with gold edges. The rim contains the name of the aircraft and the craft`s motto. The field features a head-on view of the F-35, with the wing tips contacting the left and right edges of the coin. In the field, surrounding the aircraft, are the flags of the United States, Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Denmark, and Norway.
Obverse letteringF-35 LIGHTNING II LETHAL • SURVIVABLE • SUPPORTABLE • AFFORDABLE
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA black rim contains the names of the three aerospace companies that collaborated on the F-35. On a blue field, three silhouettes of F-35s are shown with crossing contrails.
Reverse letteringLOCKHEED MARTIN ★ BAE SYSTEMS ★ NORTHROP GRUMMAN ★ F-35
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage2006  - -
Catalog ID7404891350
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