© Cambridgeshire Coins
© Cambridgeshire Coins
1 Crown - Elizabeth II D-Day Landings
2014 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 28.28 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 | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#406632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Soldiers with gun in hand landing on the Normandy beaches, map of Normandy below, coloured flags around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D DAY . 6TH JUNE 1944
UTAH OMAHA GOLD JUNO SWORD
01944
ONE CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II, which took place on June 6, 1944. The coin's design features an image of Queen Elizabeth II, along with an inscription that reads "D-Day Landings 6th June 1944" and a depiction of a landing craft on the beach. The coin's gold plating and copper-nickel composition give it a unique and distinctive appearance, making it a valuable collector's item for those interested in military history and numismatics.
