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½ Crown - Elizabeth II The People's War - The Farewell
2021 year| Copper-nickel | 14.14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | ½ Crown (0.125) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 14.14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#318579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Family on platform waving to soldiers hanging from train widow
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIGHT THROUGH TO FINAL VICTORY
THE PEOPLE'S WAR THE FAREWELL
WE BEAT 'EM BEFORE WE'LL DO IT AGAIN!
Edge
Finely milled
Comment
Part of a small collection commemorating WWIIInteresting fact
The ½ Crown - Elizabeth II (The People's War - The Farewell) 2021 coin from Gibraltar features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The coin's reverse side depicts a soldier returning home from war, symbolizing the farewell to arms and the beginning of a new era of peace. The coin's design is particularly interesting because it was created by Gibraltarian artist, John H. Leigh, who is known for his work in commemorative coins and has a deep understanding of the territory's history and culture.
