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½ Crown - Elizabeth II Battle of the Atlantic - Battle of the North Cape
2016 year| Silver (.999) | 15.55 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | ½ Crown (0.125) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#334644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A design depicting a German bomber aircraft attacking a Merchant Convoy with the words “Battle of the North Cape” in the background and sailors operating a Royal Navy anti-aircraft gun in the foreground
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC
Battle of the North Cape
1939 – 1945
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Battle of the Atlantic - Battle of the North Cape coin was issued to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic, which was a major naval battle fought during World War II. The battle took place in the North Atlantic Ocean and was a significant turning point in the war. The coin's design features an image of the HMS Duke of York, a British battleship that played a key role in the battle, along with an inscription of the battle's name and the dates it took place. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
