½ Crown - Elizabeth II (At the Going Down of the Sun) 2018 front ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (At the Going Down of the Sun) 2018 back
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½ Crown - Elizabeth II At the Going Down of the Sun

2018 year
Copper-nickel 14.14 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
½ Crown (0.125)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
14.14 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#144025
Rarity index
38%

Reverse

Lone soldier holding up-turned rifle, with head bowed standing in front of cross, with tank on a battle field in background and floral arrangement below soldier

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1914·AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN·1918

Edge

6 smooth sections intertwined with 6 milled sections, all equally spaced

Comment

Issued with special booklet with place for 8 coins of the set "We Will Remember Them". This coin is the official IN FLANDERS FIELDS MUSEUM "At the going down of the sun".

Interesting fact

The obverse of the coin features a unique design, depicting a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with a subtle coloration effect that gives the impression of a sunset in the background. This design was created by artist and sculptor, Stephen Taylor, and was specifically commissioned for this coin. It's a beautiful and unique feature that sets this coin apart from other coins in the series.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  100000 - - - - - -

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