1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Christmas broadcast) 2005 front 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Christmas broadcast) 2005 back
1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Christmas broadcast) 2005 photo
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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Christmas broadcast

2005 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2005
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#83450
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Queen in foreground holding a book with Christmas tree to the read right and mantelpiece rear left with candle on it and Christmas cards hanging below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
A ROYAL YEAR
Christmas Broadcast
ONE CROWN

Comment

I believe that this is part of a set issued in this year to commemorate the 80th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Christmas broadcast) 2005 coin from Gibraltar is that it features a unique design that depicts Queen Elizabeth II in a festive holiday scene, surrounded by decorations and lights. This design is different from the standard portrait of the Queen that is typically found on coins, making it a distinctive and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.