1 Crown - Elizabeth II Constitution
1990 year| Copper-nickel | 28.47 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.47 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#34129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Standing Britannia with key, shield and spear, Rock of Gibraltar in the backround
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 CROWN
TWENTY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE CONSTITUTION
Edge
Reeded
Comment
1990 was the 21st Anniversary of the Gibraltar Constitution. The Gibraltar Constitution Order took effect on 11th August, 1969 and marked an historic milestone in the political and constitutional development of Gibraltar. It also forged, by virtue of the Preamble to the Constitution Order, a constitutional link with the United Kingdom establishing Gibraltar as part of Her Majesty's Dominions and asserting that this will remain to be so unless and until an Act of Parliament otherwise provides, and furthermore, that Her Majesty's Government will never enter into arrangements under which the People of Gibraltar would pass under the sovereignty of another State against their freely and democratically expressed wishes.
The Gibraltar Constitution Order from 1969 was replaced by the new one in 2006.
Interesting fact
The 1990 Gibraltar Constitution 1 Crown coin features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and the Gibraltar coat of arms on the other. This coin is significant because it commemorates the 300th anniversary of the establishment of the Constitution of Gibraltar, which was granted by Queen Anne in 1704. The coin's design highlights the rich history and cultural heritage of Gibraltar, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
