© Neil Kendall
© Neil Kendall
1 Crown - Elizabeth II Defending Our Skies
2018 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 1 Crown (0.25) |
| Currency | Crown Coinage (1967-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#201212 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Four pilots dressed as through the years, divided by propeller blades, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROYAL AIR FORCE
100 YEARS 1918-2018
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the air force of the British Army. (Source: www.wikipedia.org)
Interesting fact
The 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Defending Our Skies) 2018 coin from Gibraltar features a unique design that honors the Royal Air Force's (RAF) centenary anniversary. The coin's reverse side depicts an image of Queen Elizabeth II in the foreground, with a Spitfire aircraft flying in the background, symbolizing the RAF's role in defending British skies during World War II. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Defending Our Skies" and the RAF's motto, "Per Ardua ad Astra," which means "Through Adversity to the Stars." This coin is a special tribute to the brave pilots and crew members who served in the RAF during the war and is a meaningful collectible for anyone interested in aviation or military history.
