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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Bristol Beaufighter
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 27.6 g | 38.6 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 | 27.6 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#40280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORY OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE
BRISTOL BEAUFIGHTER
ONE CROWN
Comment
I think the pics are privatly guilded coinsprobably only released in covers. Pretty rare !
Interesting fact
The Bristol Beaufighter, featured on the 2008 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin, was a British long-range heavy fighter aircraft used during World War II. It was known for its distinctive look, with a large fuselage and twin engines, and was nicknamed "The Beau" by its crew members.
