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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Chance Vought Corsair
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#229616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Chance Vought Cors
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100 YEARS OF NAVAL AVIATION
CHANCE VOUGHT CORSAIR
FLY NAVY
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Chance Vought Corsair, which is featured on the 1 Crown coin from Gibraltar, is a naval aircraft that played a significant role in World War II. It was designed and built by Chance Vought, an American aircraft manufacturer, and was used by the United States Navy and Marine Corps as a carrier-based fighter plane. The Corsair was known for its distinctive inverted gull-wing design and its powerful Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine, which gave it a top speed of over 400 mph. The aircraft was highly effective in combat, and it helped the Allies secure several key victories in the Pacific theater. Today, the Chance Vought Corsair is considered a classic aircraft and is highly regarded by aviation enthusiasts and historians.
