⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II Maltese Convoys
1994 year| Gold (.999) | 6.22 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | ⅕ Crown (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 6.22 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#361834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ships arriving in Malta with anti-aircraft gun in foreground
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WORLD WAR II
MALTESE CONVOY
1/5
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The battle for control of the Mediter ranean lasted three long years and the key to success was to be found on the island of Malta. Set half way between Alexandria and Gibraltar, Malta was the logical staging point from which convoys could support the ground- forces fighting in North Africa and Italy with supplies. And it was an ideal base from which escort cruisers pro- vided protection to the imperial trade arteries to India, the far East and the increasingly important oil wealth of the Middle East. In early 1942, the Axis forces turned their attention away from the Russian front to Malta and the combined forces of the Luftwaffe and the Italian air and naval forces set about to pulverise the island and starve civilian population with a siege which lasted until well into Summer. When the siege was eventually lifted, the island was awarded the George Cross for the part it played in the most critical periods of the war.
Interesting fact
The 1994 Gibraltar ⅕ Crown - Elizabeth II (Maltese Convoys) gold coin features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Maltese Convoys, a series of naval convoys that transported vital supplies to Malta during World War II. The coin's design depicts a naval ship, symbolizing the bravery and sacrifice of the sailors who risked their lives to deliver crucial supplies to the island nation. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a fascinating piece of history for coin enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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