⅒ Crown (General Sikorski) 2023 front ⅒ Crown (General Sikorski) 2023 back
⅒ Crown (General Sikorski) 2023 photo
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⅒ Crown General Sikorski

2023 year
Gold (.999) 3.11 g 18.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
King
Charles III (2022-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2023
Value
⅒ Crown (0.025)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.999)
Weight
3.11 g
Diameter
18.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#429449
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Lietuntant General Wladyslaw Sikorski, legend around and below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE GIBRALTAR PLANE CRASH 4.07.1943
Lt-Gen WŁADYSŁAW
SIKORSKI

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 ⅒ 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. The coin's design showcases his portrait, along with the inscription "General Sikorski" and the year of issue, 2023. The fact that it is made of gold (.999) and weighs 3.11 grams adds to its value and collectibility. This coin is a great way to honor General Sikorski's legacy and remember his contributions to history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2023  943 - - - - - -

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