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1 Crown - Elizabeth II 60 Glorious Years - Falklands
2012 year| Silver (.999) plated copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#343508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A motif of the personal flag of Queen Elizabeth II and a design depicting the Queen attending a service of remembrance and thanksgiving to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands, from the Falkland Islands Memorial Chapel, Pangbourne College. After the commemoration the Queen placed a final stone from the Falklands – which was blessed during the service – on top of 254 other such stones, to form a memorial cairn.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIXTY GLORIOUS YEARS
Laying Last stone Memorial Cairn Pangbourne Chapel
Falklands 1982
ONE CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's reign, and the Falklands War in 1982, which was a significant event in British history.
