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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Dambuster Raids
2005 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#229368 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DAMBUSTER RAIDS
ONE CROWN
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Dambuster Raids) 2005 coin from Gibraltar features a unique design that commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Dambuster Raids, a series of attacks during World War II where a squadron of British Lancaster bombers carried out a daring mission to damage German dams. The coin's design depicts an image of a Lancaster bomber flying over a dam, with the words "Dambuster Raids 1943-2003" inscribed above it. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for anyone interested in military history or numismatics.
