½ Crown - Elizabeth II General Eisenhower
1994 year| Silver (.999) | 15.55 g | 32.25 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | ½ Crown (0.125) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 32.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#361827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Portrait of General Eisenhower with landing craft and soldiers in background
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WORLD WAR II
GENERAL EISENHOWER
SUPREME ALLIED COMMANDER
1/2
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Squadron 202 and Einsenhower coins were minted also in 1/2 oz. 999 Fine Silver in addition to Sterling Silver & Copper-Nickel crowns and gold 1/5oz coins.
Although relatively inexperienced in both action and high command, Major General Dwight Eisenhower assumed control of allied forces preparing for the invasion of North Africa in 1942. An administrative genius with a flair for turning strategy into action, his diplomacy and charm enabled him to weld disparate national units into effective armies. The success of the North African campaign and the subsequent invasions of Sicily and Italy led to his appointment as Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force in December 1943. He supervised all the planning for the invasion of France (at 4,500,000 strong the largest allied war machine ever) and took the crucial decision on the date of the assualt. Montgomery, with whom he clashed over the final advance into Germany, described him perfectly as a 'military statesman'. He became General of the Army in December 1944, and was elected America's 34th president in 1952.
Interesting fact
The 1994 Gibraltar ½ Crown coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II and General Eisenhower is a unique piece, as it was issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and General Dwight D. Eisenhower on the other, along with the inscription "Gibraltar 1944-1994" and the coin's denomination. The coin was produced in a limited quantity, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (General Eisenhower) 1994 coin.
