1 Crown - Elizabeth II Atlanta Olympics - Flame
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 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 | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#166396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Olympic Flame
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXVI OLYMPIAD ATLANTA 1996
1
CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1996 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II (Atlanta Olympics - Flame) was designed by sculptor and coin designer, Raphael Maklouf. Maklouf's design features a portrait of the Queen wearing a crown and facing forward, with the Olympic flame in the background. The coin's obverse side features the Maklouf portrait, while the reverse side features an image of the Olympic flame and the inscription "Atlanta Olympics 1996". This coin is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts and Olympic memorabilia collectors.
