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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Cross of Sacrifice
2014 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.60 mm |
| Issuer | Falkland Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 1 Crown 5 FKP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.60 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#85575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Members of the Armed Forces (one in a wheelchair) in front of the Cross of Sacrifice with aircraft overhead - also features a Poppy as a symbol of remembrance – a tradition connected with WWI.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
PM
ONE CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Falkland Islands 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Cross of Sacrifice) 2014 coin features a unique design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the start of World War I. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a cross of sacrifice, which is a symbol used in Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemeteries to mark the graves of soldiers who died during World War I. The coin's design serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and honors the memory of those who lost their lives.
