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Reverse © COINMAN1 (CC BY)
1 Crown - Elizabeth II D-Day. Preparing a fighter for battle
2014 year| Gold plated copper-nickel | 26.00 g | 38.61 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 | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#406672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Black/white picture of ground crew preparing a fighter for battle with coloured Union flag above, with the names of the 5 beaches below, between flags of the Allied countries to left and right above value & 70th within a wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D DAY. 6TH JUNE 1944
70th
UTAH OMAHA GOLD JUNO SWORD
ONE CROWN
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 70th anniversary of D-Day, a significant event in World War II. The design of the coin depicts a soldier preparing a fighter plane for battle, symbolizing the preparations made by the Allied forces for the Normandy landings. The coin's gold plating and copper-nickel composition add to its value and collectibility, making it a unique and meaningful piece for coin collectors and history enthusiasts.
