1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Chinese Civilisation) 1997 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Chinese Civilisation) 1997 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Chinese Civilisation) 1997 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Chinese Civilisation

1997 year
Copper-nickel 28.34 g 38.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.34 g
Diameter
38.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#167175
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Emperor and the Great Wall

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EVOLUTION OF MANKING
EMPEROR
SHIH HUANG TI
233-210 B.C.

THE GREAT
WALL OF CHINA

CHINESE CIVILISATION C.1700 B.C.
1
CROWN

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Chinese Civilisation) 1997 coin from Gibraltar features an image of the Queen wearing a traditional Chinese dragon robe, highlighting the cultural exchange and connection between China and the UK.