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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Battle of Trafalgar
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| 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#229611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Fleet under sail with cameo of Nelson to right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Battle of Trafalgar) 2008 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, a significant naval victory for the British Navy during the Napoleonic Wars. The coin's design includes an image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a depiction of the HMS Victory, the flagship of Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, on the reverse. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It is made of copper-nickel and weighs 28.28 grams.
