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½ Crown General Sikorski
2023 year| Gold (.999) | 15.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | ½ Crown (0.125) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#410361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Lietuntant General Wladyslaw Sikorski, airplane below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Lietuntant General
WŁADYSŁAW SIKORSKI
04.07.1943
80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PLANE CRASH IN GIBRALTAR
Designer: Robert Kotowicz
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The coin is legal tender in Gibraltar and it was produced in partnership with the Samlerhurset Group with Tower Mint as the minting company.
The coins marks 80 years since the plane crash of Lieutenant General Wladyslaw Sikorski in 1943. Sikorski’s Liberator II crashed off Gibraltar almost immediately after take-off on 4th July 1943.
Interesting fact
The ½ Crown (General Sikorski) 2023 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) is a unique and interesting coin due to its historical significance. The coin features General Władysław Sikorski, a prominent Polish military leader and politician who played a crucial role in World War II. He was the commander-in-chief of the Polish Armed Forces and later became the Prime Minister of Poland. The coin's design honors his legacy and contributions to history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Crown (General Sikorski) 2023 coin.
