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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Dunkirk 1940 - Vessels

2020 year
Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
1 Crown (0.25)
Currency
Crown Coinage (1967-date)
Composition
Gold (.999) plated copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.6 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#388804
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

An allied vessel after been hit from above by German aircraft, with troops from passing ships fearing for their fellow troops

Script: Latin

Lettering:
A MIRACLE OF DELIVERANCE
1940

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Dunkirk evacuation during World War II. The design on the reverse side of the coin features a representation of the vessels that were involved in the evacuation, along with the dates "1940-2020" and the word "Dunkirk" in bold lettering. The coin's gold plating and limited mintage make it a unique and valuable collector's item for anyone interested in military history or numismatics.