⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II HNLMS Isaac Sweers
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#358813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship HNLMS Isaac Sweers left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WARSHIPS OF WORLD WAR II
HNLMS ISAAC SWEERS
1/5 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The story of this Dutch destroyer and her courageous crew is inspirational despite its tragic ending. Under construction when the Germans invaded, she was towed to England for completion. She was part of Operation Halberd - a force of 26 allied ships taking 9 desperately needed transports to Malta in September 1941-and later, heading for Alexandria, she and 3 British destroyers put 2 Italian cruisers out of action. Seconded to the East Mediterranean Fleet, she saw a lot of action escorting convoys to Malta; at one point saling into the burning sea around stricken destroyer HMS Gurka (she put her bow close enough to attach a tow) to save all but 10 of the crew. After a spell with the Eastern Fleet, she was back in the Mediterranean for Operation Torch when she met the fate from which she had saved the Gurka. Just after oiling off Oran, she was hit by 2 torpedoes from U-431. Engulfed in flames, she lost more than 110 men out of 190.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Dutch ship HNLMS Isaac Sweers, which was part of the Dutch East India Company's fleet. The ship was built in 1653 and played a significant role in the Dutch colonization of the East Indies. The coin's design features an image of the ship on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other, highlighting the historical connection between the Dutch and British naval traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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