⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II General Sikorski
1993 year| Gold (.9999) | 6.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | ⅕ Crown (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#107950 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
General Sikarski portrait above B-24 bomber with Rock of Gibraltar in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP POLAND
JULY 4
1943-1993
LIBERATOR
GENERAL SIKORSKI
1/5
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Soldier and statesman, Wladyslaw Sikorski worked tirelessly to steel the patriotism of his countrymen. His own zeal had been forged fighting for freedom from Tsarist rule. After Pilsudski's coup in 1926 he had left Poland, but returned in 1938 to promote alliance with Britain and France. When Poland was invaded by Germany and Russia in 1939, he fled and fought in France. When Poland collapsed, he was appointed premier of the government in exile and c-in-c of the Free Polish forces. In 1941 he signed a treaty with the Soviet Union
repudiating the partition of Poland and allowing General Anders to raise an army of Polish POW's, notably 8000 officers known to be held
near Smolensk. This activity exposed evidence of the Katyn massacre and in April 1943 Sikorski requested an investigation. Churchill refused in order to preserve Polish-Soviet relations. He failed and Sikorski died in an air crash at Gibraltar 3 months later.
Interesting fact
The 1993 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (General Sikorski) gold coin features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing an image of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a portrait of General Władysław Sikorski, a prominent Polish military leader and politician who played a significant role in World War II. This coin is particularly interesting because it highlights the historical connection between Gibraltar and Poland, as General Sikorski was instrumental in the defense of Gibraltar during the war. Additionally, the coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (General Sikorski) 1993 coin.
