1 Crown - Elizabeth II Atlanta Olympic - Basketball
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.60 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#135696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Basketball players
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· XXVI OLYMPIAD · ATLANTA · 1996 ·
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Gibraltar Olympic Basketball 1 Crown coin features a unique design that showcases the sport of basketball, with a player in mid-air, ball in hand, surrounded by the Olympic rings. This coin is particularly interesting because it was issued to commemorate the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia, and it is a rare example of a coin that combines the theme of sports with the Olympic spirit.
