½ Crown - Elizabeth II The little ships of Dunkirk
2020 year| Silver plated copper-nickel | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | ½ Crown (0.125) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#237134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Four small boats, 2 planes above
Script: Latin
Lettering: A MIRACLE OF DELIVERANCE • 1940
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation, a significant event in World War II where Allied soldiers were rescued from the beaches of Dunkirk, France, by a fleet of small ships, known as the "little ships of Dunkirk." The coin's design features an image of one of these ships, the "MV Breda," along with the inscription "The Little Ships of Dunkirk" and the dates "1940-2020." This coin serves as a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of those who were involved in this pivotal moment in history.
