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1 Crown - Elizabeth II Enemy Planes
2020 year| Gold (.999) plated tombac | 28.28 g | 36 mm |
| 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 tombac |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#343512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
A scene of huge waves of enemy bombers targeted by fighter squadrons, poised for a dogfight
Script: Latin
Lettering: THIS WAS THEIR FINEST HOUR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - Elizabeth II (Enemy Planes) 2020 coin from Gibraltar is that it features a unique design depicting a scene from World War II, showing a British Spitfire plane intercepting an enemy plane in the sky. This design is a nod to Gibraltar's strategic location during the war, where it served as a vital base for the Allies' military operations in the Mediterranean.
