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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Charles Darwin
2001 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| 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#229905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The 2001 Gibraltar 1 Crown coin featuring Charles Darwin is a unique coin that showcases the famous naturalist's contributions to science. The coin's design features a portrait of Darwin on the obverse, while the reverse features an image of the HMS Beagle, the ship that Darwin sailed on during his famous voyage to the Galapagos Islands. The coin's mintage was limited to just 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.
