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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Christmas Truce
2014 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 26.00 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Tristan da Cunha (Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Crown (1978-date) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26.00 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#288333 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Allied and German soldiers shaking hands on a battle field with coloured Union flag with sunrise in background above dates and a football within a wreath above value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PEACE ON EARTH, GOODWILL TO ALL MEN
1914-1918
CHRISTMAS TRUCE
ONE CROWN
00039
Edge
Milled
Comment
At present, I can find 8 coins in this series, but it seems that sets were issued with 6 coins as a box setChristmas Truce
Kitchener Poster
Battle of Jutland
Battle of Amiens
The battle of Ypres
Ode to Remembrance
Battle of the Somme
Galipoli Campaign
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the Christmas Truce of 1914, which took place during World War I. On Christmas Day, soldiers from both the Allied and German armies laid down their weapons and sang Christmas carols together, and in some cases, even exchanged gifts and played soccer. This coin is a reminder of the humanity and camaraderie that can exist even in the midst of conflict.
