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1 Crown - Elizabeth II D - Day Landing
1999 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.60 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-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#135308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Troops landing on D - Day.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE WORLD AT WAR
D - DAY
1 CROWN
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (D-Day Landing) 1999 coin from Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) features a unique design that commemorates the 55th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II. The coin's design depicts a landing craft approaching the Normandy coast, with soldiers and military vehicles on board, along with the inscription "D-Day 6th June 1944" and the coat of arms of Gibraltar. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in military history or numismatics.