© Numismania76 (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Numismania76 (CC BY-NC-SA)
Medal - Blitz Spirit
2020 year| Gold (.999) plated copper (24-Carat Gold Plated with Pad Print) | 32 g | 40 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Windsor Mint |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 2020 |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated copper (24-Carat Gold Plated with Pad Print) |
| Weight | 32 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#360776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Photograph of Londoners sheltering in the Underground Tube during air raid, with the top part of the photograph original and the main part gold-plated. Part of a colourised Union Jack and a Keep Calm and Carry On poster are on the right, in line with the image. The border bears a legend of a speech.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE
BLITZ SPIRIT
SEPTEMBER 1940
KEEP CALM AND CARRY ON
ONE ALWAYS MEASURES FRIENDSHIPS BY HOW THEY SHOW UP IN BAD WEATHER. SUCCESS IS NOT FINAL, FAILURE IS NOT FATAL: IT IS THE COURAGE TO CONTINUE THAT COUNTS
Edge
Plain, shiny gold edge.
Comment
This is the third coin of the series made by Windsor Mint to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 2020. There are a further five coins of this type (32g, 40mm copper coin with 24-carat gold plate), and one smaller solid 14-carat gold coin. They are held in a presentation pack, and each has a certificate of authenticity, including the specific mint number of the accompanying coin.Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Medal - Blitz Spirit 2020 item.
