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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Abel Tasman
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#229410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABEL TASMAN 1603-1659
The
Heemskerck
ONE CROWN
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Abel Tasman) 2009 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) features a unique design that commemorates the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Tasmania by Dutch explorer Abel Tasman. The coin's design depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of Abel Tasman's ship, the Heemskerck, on the other side. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
