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½ Crown - Elizabeth II Battle of the Atlantic - Binoculars and periscope
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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#334639 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A design depicting a sailor looking through a pair of binoculars and a Merchant Navy ship on the top half and another sailor looking through a periscope and a submarine on the bottom half.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE OF THE ATLANTIC
1939 – 1945
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 2016 Gibraltar ½ Crown coin commemorating the Battle of the Atlantic features a unique design that showcases the importance of binoculars and periscopes in naval warfare. The coin's reverse side features a depiction of a sailor using binoculars to spot an enemy ship, while the obverse side features a periscope view of the ocean, symbolizing the stealth and surveillance required during naval battles. This design not only highlights the bravery and skill of the sailors who fought in the Battle of the Atlantic but also serves as a reminder of the advanced technology used in modern naval warfare.
