⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (J. Robert Oppenheimer) 1999 front ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (J. Robert Oppenheimer) 1999 back
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⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II J. Robert Oppenheimer

1999 year
Gold (.9999) 6.22 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
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
References
Numista
N#395985
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust at right looking left, B-29 and mushroom cloud

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE WORLD AT WAR
THE ATOMIC BOMBS
J. ROBERT OPPENHEIMER
1/5 CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of J. Robert Oppenheimer, an American physicist who played a crucial role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. This coin was issued in 1999 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first atomic bomb test, which took place at Trinity Site in New Mexico, USA.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  5000 - - - - - -

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