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1 Crown - Elizabeth II 40th Anniversary-England winning World Cup
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#82507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Queen Elizabeth II presenting the World Cup to Bobby Moore
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
ENGLAND '66 - 40th ANNIVERSARY
Bobby Moore
ONE CROWN
Edge
Milled
Comment
The coin is held within a special presentation folder which gives lots of information about that day and includes some photographs.A full list of the teams, officials, a ticket and a programme are also shown.
The folder was sold and thus supported the Bobby Moore Fund
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 40th anniversary of England's victory in the 1966 FIFA World Cup, which was held in England. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the World Cup trophy on the other, surrounded by the words "40th Anniversary England Winning World Cup." This coin is a unique and collectible item for football fans and numismatists alike.
