A unique and officially licensed 65mm oversized 24-carat gold-plated commemorative honouring the 20th anniversary of Concorde’s last commercial flight in 2003. Individually numbered. Available only from The Bradford Exchange – On 24th October 2003, 100 passengers boarded British Airways BA002 in New York – the final commercial flight for the supersonic Concorde aircraft. Flown by Mike Bannister, Chief Concorde Pilot, the supersonic jet travelled at twice the speed of sound to London’s Heathrow. The aircraft and its celebrity travellers touched down to the awaiting crowd of spectators gathered to witness this historic event.

Commemorate glorious Concorde’s fond farewell and its ground-breaking career with the officially licensed and individually numbered Spirit of Concorde 20th Anniversary 65mm Gold-Plated Commemorative, available only from The Bradford Exchange.

Impressively sized at 65mm in diameter, the commemorative is plated in 24-carat gold. The reverse features the stunning artwork of aviation artist, Philip E. West, capturing Concorde in flight against the pastel hues of the sky. The artwork is bordered by Concorde’s silhouette as it followed the arc of Earth. The obverse has bas relief accents of the Deltawing aircraft and its global commercial destinations.

Each commemorative arrives with a certificate, signed by Mike Bannister, who amassed an impressive 9,200 Concorde flight hours with nearly 6,900 hours at supersonic speed. This oversized commemorative marking the historic anniversary will be struck to a PROOF finish – the highest quality possible. Each is impressively sized at 65mm diameter – rarely minted due to the technical complexities of striking such a large piece. These oversized commemoratives are reserved especially for significant events, making this 20th anniversary presentation a fitting tribute to a legend of supersonic flight. That’s not all – each commemorative is engraved with a unique edition number.

This unique oversized edition is accompanied by a custom-designed presentation case, a Certificate of Authenticity, 14-day home approval service and 365-day no-quibble money-back guarantee. Strong demand is anticipated, so don't miss out. Order now!